Section 22859.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 22859.
in effect(a)
A health benefit plan or contract may not provide any of the following:
(1)
An exception for other coverage where the other coverage is entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(2)
An exception for Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(3)
A benefits reduction if the person has entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(4)
An exception for enrollment because of an applicant’s entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(b)
Each health benefit plan shall be considered in determining the third-party liability for medical expenses incurred by a Medi-Cal or a medicaid recipient.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026