§ 53867. Subcontracts.

Procedures and requirements for the processing and approval of subcontracts for each plan in a designated region shall conform to those specified in section 53250. Subcontracts with federally qualified health centers shall be exempt from the 60-day automatic approval provisions specified in section 53250, unless the department has previously approved, in writing, the plan's proposed reimbursement methodology and rates of payment for federally qualified health centers. Delegation of any obligation or requirement to a subcontractor by a plan shall not release the plan from the responsibility to discharge any obligation or comply with any requirement contained in the contract between the plan and the department.

HISTORY

1. New section filed 7-1-96 as an emergency; operative 7-1-96. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Section 147, SB 485 (Ch. 722/92) (Register 96, No. 28).

2. Repealer of section and Note and new section and Note filed 3-4-97; operative 3-4-97. Submitted to OAL for printing only pursuant to Section 147, SB 485 (Ch. 722/92) (Register 97, No. 10).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725, 14105, 14124.5 and 14312, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14087.3 and 14087.4, Welfare and Institutions Code.