{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16953.2","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16953.2","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 4.7. HEALTH CARE FOR INDIGENTS [16900. - 16996.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4.7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. California Healthcare for Indigents Program [16940. - 16995.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4.7/chapter-5"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3.5. Physician Services Account [16951. - 16959.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-4.7/chapter-5/article-3.5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1991, Ch. 278, Sec. 21.   Effective July 30, 1991.","effective":"1991-07-30","html":"<p>Nothing in this article shall prevent a physician from utilizing an agent who furnishes billing and collection services to the physician to submit claims or receive payment for claims.</p>","text":"Nothing in this article shall prevent a physician from utilizing an agent who furnishes billing and collection services to the physician to submit claims or receive payment for claims.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/physician-services-account-16953-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}