{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14258","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14258","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 8. Prepaid Plans [14200. - 14499.77.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 2. Definitions [14250. - 14265.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-8/article-2"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1974, Ch. 983.","effective":null,"html":"<p>“Service area” means a geographical area designated by the department within which a prepaid health plan shall provide health care services and within which the Medi-Cal beneficiaries eligible for enrollment in the prepaid health plan reside.</p>","text":"“Service area” means a geographical area designated by the department within which a prepaid health plan shall provide health care services and within which the Medi-Cal beneficiaries eligible for enrollment in the prepaid health plan reside.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/definitions-14258","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}