California Welfare and Institutions Code

§ 5964

WIC § 5964 Effective Sep 30, 2024Div. 5 · Part 7 · Ch. 3.5

Statute text

(a)(1) The State Department of Health Care Services may impose a plan of correction or assess civil money penalties pursuant to paragraph (2), or both, against a specified entity licensed or certified by the State Department of Health Care Services that fails to submit data accurately, timely, or as required pursuant to Section 131425 of the Health and Safety Code.

(2)The State Department of Health Care Services may determine a reasonable length of time for the facility to complete a plan of correction. The State Department of Health Care Services may issue a notice of imposition of civil money penalties if the facility fails to complete a plan of correction by the time specified. The State Department of Health Care Services may assess penalties against a facility in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) per day from the date of notice of imposition of penalties.

(3)A facility may submit a written grievance to the State Department of Health Care Services within 15 working days of the issuance of the notice specified in paragraph (2). The facility shall include any supporting documentation and explain any mitigating circumstances. The State Department of Health Care Services shall make a determination on the grievance within 90 calendar days of receipt of a complete grievance.

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Legislative history

Added by Stats. 2024, Ch. 999, Sec. 5. (AB 177) Effective September 30, 2024.