California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 14132.10

WIC § 14132.10 Effective Jan 1, 2020Div. 9 · Part 3 · Ch. 7 · Art. 4

Statute text

(a)(1) Pediatric day health care provided by a health facility licensed under paragraph (11) of subdivision (a) of Section 1250.1 of the Health and Safety Code is a covered benefit under this chapter subject to terms, conditions, and utilization controls developed by the department. Pediatric day health care does not include inpatient long-term care or family respite care.

(2)Pediatric day health care services may be provided at any time of the day and on any day of the week, so long as the total number of authorized hours is not exceeded. Pediatric day health care services may be covered for up to 23 hours per calendar day.

(b)The department shall publish emergency regulations for pediatric day health care services by October 1, 1997. These regulations shall reimburse providers at a rate that shall be determined by the department, consistent with efficiency, economy, and quality of care until a new rate is determined on the basis of a cost study conducted by the department.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2019, Ch. 64, Sec. 1. (AB 781) Effective January 1, 2020.