§ 130541. — 130541. (Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 619, Sec. 2.)

California § 130541.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code HSC: Health and Safety Code - HSC
• Div. 112.: DIVISION 112. PUBLIC HEALTH
• Ch. 5.: CHAPTER 5. Administration

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To implement the program, the department may contract with a third-party vendor or utilize existing health care service provider enrollment and payment mechanisms, including the Medi-Cal program’s fiscal intermediary. Drug discount agreements negotiated by a third party shall be subject to review by the department. The department may cancel a contract that it finds not in the best interests of the state or program participants. Participating pharmacy contracts entered into pursuant to Section 130505 shall be considered contracts between the participating pharmacy and the department and shall not be associated with, or leveraged against, other third-party agreements.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2006, Ch. 619, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2007. Provisions operative and implemented on or after July 1, 2010, as prescribed in Section 130500. Conditionally inoperative on February 1, 2015. Repealed conditionally on January 1, 2016, pursuant to Section 130500.