§ 15836. — 15836. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68.)

California § 15836.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code WIC: Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC
• Div. 9.: DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES
• Part 3.3.: PART 3.3. Health Care Coverage Assistance
• Ch. 2.: CHAPTER 2. Medi-Cal Access Program

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(a)
If a subscriber is dissatisfied with any action, or failure to act, that has occurred in connection with eligibility or covered services under this chapter, the subscriber may appeal to the department and shall be accorded an opportunity for a fair hearing. Hearings may be conducted pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 11500) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(b)
The department may place a lien on compensation or benefits that are recovered or recoverable by a subscriber for whom benefits have been provided under a policy or plan issued under this chapter from any party or parties responsible for the compensation or benefits.

Legislative History

Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 23, Sec. 68. (AB 82) Effective June 27, 2013.