SECTIONS 10067-10071 - California Statutes

WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE

SECTION 10067-10071

10067. The Electronic Benefits Transfer Committee is hereby
created. The committee shall remain in existence until January 1,
2003.

10068. The committee shall consist of the Director of the Health
and Welfare Agency Data Center, who shall be the chair of the
committee, the Director of Social Services, the Director of Health
Services, the Director of Information Technology, the Controller, the
Treasurer, a representative of the California State Association of
Counties, one member appointed by the Speaker of the Assembly, and
one member appointed by the Senate Committee on Rules. The committee
shall provide for the participation of a technical advisory group
comprised of representatives from the California Association of
County Treasurers and Tax Collectors, the County Welfare Directors
Association, the California Grocer's Association, the California
Retailer's Association, the California Bankers Association, and
agencies, organizations, and representatives of individuals who will
use or be affected by an electronic benefits transfer system. A
company or individual that participates in the committee or the
advisory group shall not be eligible to bid for the provision of the
electronic benefits transfer system.

10069. The committee shall advise the department on the development
and implementation of a statewide electronic benefits transfer
system, and shall provide advice concerning the request for proposal.
The system shall have the capability to deliver food stamps and,
upon the election of the county, benefits under Chapter 2 (commencing
with Section 11200) of Part 3. The system may also be used, with the
approval of the department, for the distribution of other benefits.
Any electronic benefits transfer processor shall be capable of
implementing systems within nine months of contracting for services.

10069.5. Notwithstanding any other provision of this chapter, the
project management for a statewide electronic benefits transfer
system shall be transferred from the department to the Health and
Welfare Agency Data Center.

10071. Any benefits provided to recipients under the department's
authority may be distributed through the electronic benefits transfer
system as long as the recipient has reasonable access to his or her
benefits.