{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14681","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14681","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 8.8. Medi-Cal Management: Alternative Methods [14600. - 14685.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-8.8"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Mental Health Managed Care [14680. - 14685.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-8.8/article-5"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2012, Ch. 34, Sec. 237.   (SB 1009)   Effective June 27, 2012.   Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 254 of Ch. 34.","effective":"2012-06-27","html":"<p>The department shall ensure that all contracts for Medi-Cal managed care include a process for screening, referral, and coordination with any mental health plan established, of medically necessary specialty mental health care services.</p>","text":"The department shall ensure that all contracts for Medi-Cal managed care include a process for screening, referral, and coordination with any mental health plan established, of medically necessary specialty mental health care services.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/mental-health-managed-care-14681","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}