{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14491","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14491","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 7. Pilot Programs [14490. - 14499.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-8/article-7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1977, Ch. 1036.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The director shall pursue the feasibility of establishing the following as pilot programs:</p><p>(a) A capitated, risk-assuming contract with one or more regional fiscal intermediaries.</p><p>(b) A capitated, risk-assuming contract with acute care hospitals within a county or region.</p><p>(c) A capitated, risk-assuming contract with one or more organizations which provide payment to a specified class or classes of providers.</p><p>For purposes of this section, “risk-assuming” means the pilot program contractor agrees to assume the risk of utilization of services or costs of services, or both.</p>","text":"The director shall pursue the feasibility of establishing the following as pilot programs: (a) A capitated, risk-assuming contract with one or more regional fiscal intermediaries. (b) A capitated, risk-assuming contract with acute care hospitals within a county or region. (c) A capitated, risk-assuming contract with one or more organizations which provide payment to a specified class or classes of providers. For purposes of this section, “risk-assuming” means the pilot program contractor agrees to assume the risk of utilization of services or costs of services, or both.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/pilot-programs-14491","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}