California Code of Regulations
Title 9 - Rehabilitative and Developmental Services
Division 1 - Department of Mental Health
Chapter 11 - Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services
Subchapter 1 - General Provisions
Article 4 - Standards
Section 1810.439 - Provider-Beneficiary Communications
In compliance with title 42 CFR section 438.102(a)(1), the MHP shall not prohibit, or otherwise restrict, a licensed, waivered or registered professional as defined in sections 1810.223 and 1810.254 acting within the lawful scope of practice, from advising or advocating on behalf of a beneficiary for whom the provider is providing mental health services.
1. New section filed 10-18-2010; operative 11-17-2010 (Register 2010, No. 43).
Note: Authority cited: Section 14680, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 5777, 5778 and 14684, Welfare and Institutions Code, and Title 42 Code of Federal Regulations, Section 438.102(a)(1).