SECTIONS 14191-14194 - California Statutes

WELFARE AND INSTITUTIONS CODE

SECTION 14191-14194

14191. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no payment for
care or services shall be made under Medi-Cal to the attending
physician under this chapter for the costs of any voluntary
nonemergency sterilization unless the treatment authorization request
is accompanied by the documents evidencing informed consent required
by regulations of the department. In the event that the department
does not require a treatment authorization request, such documents
evidencing informed consent shall accompany the billing of the
attending physician. The department shall promulgate regulations
under this article and shall adopt a standard informed consent form
in English and Spanish which is readily understandable to Medi-Cal
beneficiaries for use by health providers performing voluntary
nonemergency sterilizations.
The failure of the attending physician performing the
sterilization to fulfill his obligations under this section shall not
be construed as requiring the department to deny or withhold
reimbursement under Medi-Cal to other providers participating in the
sterilization.

14192. Willful failure on the part of a health facility to comply
with the provisions of the regulations of the department under this
article shall constitute cause for suspension as a provider of
services under Medi-Cal.

14193. The department shall transmit any data acquired by it
regarding willful failure of a physician and surgeon to comply with
the regulations of the department under this article to the Medical
Board of California.

14194. The department shall submit reports to the Legislature as to
compliance by health facilities with the requirements of this
article, 6, 12, and 24 months after its operative date.