California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14014.5

WIC § 14014.5 Effective Sep 30, 2013Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 7 · Art. 1

Statute text

(a)It is the intent of the Legislature to protect individual privacy and the integrity of Medi-Cal and other insurance affordability programs by restricting the disclosure of personal identifying information to prevent identity theft, abuse, or fraud in situations where an insurance affordability program applicant or beneficiary appoints an authorized representative to assist him or her in obtaining health care benefits.

(b)The department, in consultation with the California Health Benefit Exchange, shall implement policies and prescribe forms, notices, and other safeguards to ensure the privacy and protection of the rights of applicants who appoint an authorized representative consistent with the provisions of Section 1902 of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396a) and Section 435.908 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

(c)All insurance affordability programs shall obtain completed authorization forms pursuant to subdivision (b) prior to making the final determination concerning the eligibility or renewal to which the authorization applies.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2013, 1st Ex. Sess., Ch. 4, Sec. 23. (SB 1 1x) Effective September 30, 2013.