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 5 - Problem Resolution Processes
Article 4 - Resolution of Disputes Between MHPs Regarding MHP of Beneficiary
Section 1850.420 - Provision of Medically Necessary Services Pending Resolution of Dispute

A dispute regarding the MHP of the beneficiary shall not delay medically necessary services to beneficiaries. The MHP of the beneficiary as identified on the MEDS file shall be responsible for providing or authorizing and paying for the service until the dispute is resolved.

1. New section filed 5-19-2006; operative 6-18-2006 (Register 2006, No. 20).

Note: Authority cited: Section 14680, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 5777, 5778 and 14684, Welfare and Institutions Code.