§ 53876. Cultural and Linguistic Requirements.

(a) Each plan in a designated region shall implement and adhere to the cultural and linguistic services requirements of the contract between the plan and the department. The contract at a minimum shall include requirements for:

(1) Interpreters.

(2) Translated signage.

(3) Translated written materials.

(4) Referrals to culturally and linguistically appropriate community services programs.

(b) In consultation with representatives from contracting plans and community-based diverse cultural and linguistic groups, the department shall develop, and update as appropriate, a set of comprehensive cultural and linguistic requirements which shall be incorporated into the contract between the department and each plan in a designated region.

(c) The plan shall establish and maintain a community advisory committee, and meet periodically with the committee concerning the development and implementation of its cultural and linguistic accessibility standards and procedures.

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. Editorial correction adding inadvertently omitted History 1 (Register 97, No. 10).

3. 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.