{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"16955.1","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 16955.1","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. 1990, Ch. 51, Sec. 42.   Effective April 18, 1990.","effective":"1990-04-18","html":"<p>This article shall not be applied or interpreted so as to prevent a physician from seeking payment from a patient or responsible third-party payor, or arranging a repayment schedule for the costs of services rendered prior to receiving payment under this article.</p>","text":"This article shall not be applied or interpreted so as to prevent a physician from seeking payment from a patient or responsible third-party payor, or arranging a repayment schedule for the costs of services rendered prior to receiving payment under this article.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/physician-services-account-16955-1","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}