{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14198.1","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14198.1","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES [10000. - 18999.98.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9"},{"name":"PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE [11000. - 15771.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 7. Basic Health Care [14000. - 14199.97.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6.5. Regional Burn and Trauma Center Program [14198.1. - 14198.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7/article-6.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 314, Sec. 1.   Effective August 19, 1998.","effective":"1998-08-19","html":"<p>(a) A hospital or its successor entity, that has received funds pursuant to Section 14198 shall maintain burn and trauma services and continue to provide medical services to beneficiaries of Medi-Cal or a successor program through the year 2028.</p><p>(b) The state and a hospital subject to this section shall negotiate in good faith to ensure continued hospital participation in the Medi-Cal program and to ensure adequate access to services for Medi-Cal patients.</p>","text":"(a) A hospital or its successor entity, that has received funds pursuant to Section 14198 shall maintain burn and trauma services and continue to provide medical services to beneficiaries of Medi-Cal or a successor program through the year 2028. (b) The state and a hospital subject to this section shall negotiate in good faith to ensure continued hospital participation in the Medi-Cal program and to ensure adequate access to services for Medi-Cal patients.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/regional-burn-and-trauma-center-program-14198-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}