§ 14021.53. — 14021.53. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 36, Sec. 78.)

California § 14021.53.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WIC: Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
• Div. 9.: DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
• Part 3.: PART 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
• Ch. 7.: CHAPTER 7. Basic Health Care
• Art. 1.: ARTICLE 1. General Provisions

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A narcotic treatment program provider may use the following instructions and financial evaluation form to comply with the requirements of paragraph (4) of subdivision (c) of Section 14021.52:
FINANCIAL EVALUATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS
MONTHLY INCOME DATA—This data should specify the
source and the amount and be supported by sufficient documentation. Income data may include, but are not limited to, income received as a paid employee, unemployment benefits, disability benefits, pension payments, family income, savings income, or other sources.
MONTHLY EXPENSES DATA—This data is not required unless there is no evidence or documentation of income data. Expense data may include, but are not limited to, any known expenses related to the following:
(1)
Court-ordered payments, such as child support, fines, debts, restitution, or other payments.
(2)
Housing-related expenses, such as rent, mortgage, insurance, utilities, or other obligations.
(3)
Transportation costs, such as any related expenses, including automobile payments or automobile insurance
payments.
(4)
Insurance coverage should also be noted if it produces either an expense or benefit to the client.
CLIENT MONTHLY TREATMENT FEE—The following applies to this data:
(1)
The amount box indicates the client’s fee according to his or her location on the sliding scale.
(2)
The adjusted client monthly fee box is to be filled only if the fee to be charged differs from the fee indicated by the client’s location on the sliding scale.
(3)
If the fee is adjusted from what the sliding scale would indicate, a reason for the adjustment must be provided. (Valid reasons might include extraordinary medical expenses for a client suffering from HIV/AIDS, etc.)
PLEASE
NOTE—The documentation for this form requires that the provider make at least three documented attempts to collect documentation from a client. Any questions on this form may be directed to the department at (____).

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 36, Sec. 78. (SB 1014) Effective June 27, 2012. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 83 of Ch. 36.