Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 51011

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 49, December 6, 2024

Section 51011 - Identification of Beneficiary

(a) All out-of-hospital and inpatient services may be provided subject to the limitations specified in the scope of benefits, and subject to the Medical Assistance classification of the beneficiary upon presentation by a beneficiary of a valid medical care eligibility card issued by a local welfare department, except where these regulations specify that prior authorization for a specific service is required, and evidence of such authorization is presented or furnished, such card shall be deemed adequate authorization to provide services up to the expiration date specified on the card. Limitations to personal care services are specified in Section 51350.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51011

1. Refiled 6-5-67 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance filed 6-9-67 (Register 67, No. 23).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-14-93 as an emergency; operative 4-14-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to section 8, AB 1773 (Chapter 939, Statutes of 1992) (Register 93, No. 16).

Note: Authority cited: Section 14132.95, Welfare and Institutions Code; Section 8, Chapter 939, Statutes of 1922; Section 3, Chapter 7, Statutes of 1993. Reference: Section 14132.95, Welfare and Institutions Code; Section 1396 d(a)(7) of Title 42, of the United States Code; Article 7 (commencing with Section 12300) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code; Section 440.170(f) of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

1. Refiled 6-5-67 as an emergency; effective upon filing. Certificate of Compliance filed 6-9-67 (Register 67, No. 23).
2. Amendment of subsection (a) filed 4-14-93 as an emergency; operative 4-14-93. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to section 8, AB 1773 (Chapter 939, Statutes of 1992) (Register 93, No. 16).