(a) Services provided by a certified nurse practitioner shall be covered under this chapter to the extent authorized by federal law, and subject to utilization controls. The department shall permit a certified nurse practitioner to bill Medi-Cal independently for his or her services. If a certified nurse practitioner chooses to bill Medi-Cal independently for his or her services, the department shall make payment directly to the certified nurse practitioner.
(b) For purposes of this section, “certified” means nationally board certified in a recognized specialty.
","text":"(a) Services provided by a certified nurse practitioner shall be covered under this chapter to the extent authorized by federal law, and subject to utilization controls. The department shall permit a certified nurse practitioner to bill Medi-Cal independently for his or her services. If a certified nurse practitioner chooses to bill Medi-Cal independently for his or her services, the department shall make payment directly to the certified nurse practitioner. (b) For purposes of this section, “certified” means nationally board certified in a recognized specialty.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/the-medi-cal-benefits-program-14132-41","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}