California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 2 - Department of Social Services-Department of Health Services
Part 2 - Health and Welfare Agency-Department of Health Services Regulations
Subdivision 6 - Preventive Medical Services
Chapter 6 - California Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children
Article 1 - Definitions
Section 40629 - Family

Family means a group of related or nonrelated individuals who are not residents of an institution but who are usually, although not necessarily, living together as one economic unit. The embryo or fetus in utero shall be counted as an additional member of the family unit, to the extent that federal income guidelines are not exceeded.

1. New section filed 8-23-89; operative 8-23-89 (Register 89, No. 38).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 311 and 312, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 311 and 312(f), Health and Safety Code; and Section 29, Civil Code.