{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"14132.17","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 14132.17","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 7. Basic Health Care [14000. - 14199.97.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. The Medi-Cal Benefits Program [14131. - 14138.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-9/part-3/chapter-7/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 1279, Sec. 4.","effective":null,"html":"<p>Annual cervical cancer tests for screening or diagnostic purposes, upon the referral of a patient’s physician, is a covered benefit under this chapter, on or after January 1, 1991, to the extent required or permitted by federal law.</p>","text":"Annual cervical cancer tests for screening or diagnostic purposes, upon the referral of a patient’s physician, is a covered benefit under this chapter, on or after January 1, 1991, to the extent required or permitted by federal law.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/the-medi-cal-benefits-program-14132-17","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}