California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14105.334

WIC § 14105.334 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 7 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)Notwithstanding any other law, upon approval of the Department of Finance, the department shall seek the necessary federal approvals to establish and administer a drug rebate program to collect rebate payments from drug manufacturers with respect to drugs furnished to selected populations of California residents that are ineligible for full-scope Medi-Cal benefits under this chapter.

(b)The department shall administer the drug rebate program for qualified non-Medi-Cal populations consistent with the applicable requirements and procedures of the federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program implemented pursuant to Section 14105.33 and Section 1396r-8 of Title 42 of the United States Code.

(c)The department, in consultation with the Department of Finance, shall determine the non-Medi-Cal populations to be included in the drug rebate program administered pursuant to this section based on the level to which the department can demonstrate that their inclusion furthers the goals and objectives of the Medi-Cal program, increases the efficiency and economy of the Medi-Cal program, and sufficiently benefits the Medi-Cal population as a whole.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 615, Sec. 451. (AB 474) Effective January 1, 2022. Operative January 1, 2023, pursuant to Sec. 463 of Stats. 2021, Ch. 615.