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 7 - Food Delivery System
Section 40769 - Local Agency Priority System

Universal Citation: 22 CA Code of Regs 40769

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

(a) When selecting new agencies, the Department shall consider the following priority system, which is based upon the relative availability of health and administrative services:

(1) First consideration shall be given to a public or a private nonprofit health agency that will provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care and administrative services.

(2) Second consideration shall be given to a public or a private nonprofit health or human service agency that will enter into a written agreement with another agency for either ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care or administrative services.

(3) Third consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit health agency that will enter into a written agreement with private physicians, licensed by the State, in order to provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care to a specific category of participants (women, infants or children).

(4) Fourth consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit human service agency that will enter into a written agreement with private physicians, licensed by the State, to provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care.

(5) Fifth consideration shall be given to a public or private nonprofit health or human service agency that will provide ongoing, routine pediatric and obstetric care through referral to a health provider.

(b) The Department shall take into consideration an applicant agency's ability to provide services in a cost effective manner; its past performance in participating in other governmental programs; the adequacy of the agency's proposed staffing levels; its capability to perform certification procedures; whether there is an unmet need for Program services in the geographic service area; whether an existing WIC Program in the same geographic service area could provide Program services at a lower cost; and other factors which the Department determines are relevant.

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, Health and Safety Code.

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