{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"15882","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 15882","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 3.3. Health Care Coverage Assistance [15800. - 15895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3.3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. California Major Risk Medical Insurance Program [15870. - 15895.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3.3/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Participating Health Plans [15881. - 15883.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3.3/chapter-4/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 31, Sec. 90.   (SB 857)   Effective June 20, 2014.   Section operative July 1, 2014, pursuant to Section 15872.5.","effective":"2014-06-20","html":"<p>The department may provide or purchase stop-loss coverage under which the program and participating health plans share the risk for health plan expenses which exceed plan rates.</p>","text":"The department may provide or purchase stop-loss coverage under which the program and participating health plans share the risk for health plan expenses which exceed plan rates.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/participating-health-plans-15882","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}