{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5618","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5618","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES [5000. - 5987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 2. THE BRONZAN-MCCORQUODALE ACT [5600. - 5772.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General Provisions [5600. - 5623.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-2/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 93, Sec. 53.   Effective July 7, 2000.","effective":"2000-07-07","html":"<p>Mental health plans shall be responsible for providing information to potential clients, family members, and caregivers regarding specialty Medi-Cal mental health services offered by the mental health plans upon request of the individual. This information shall be written in a manner that is easy to understand and is descriptive of the complete services offered.</p>","text":"Mental health plans shall be responsible for providing information to potential clients, family members, and caregivers regarding specialty Medi-Cal mental health services offered by the mental health plans upon request of the individual. This information shall be written in a manner that is easy to understand and is descriptive of the complete services offered.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/general-provisions-5618","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}