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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 2Ch. 3.5Art. 2§ 10740 State Health Care Oversight

§ 10740 State Health Care Oversight

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 10740 State Health Care Oversight

This law says the state is in charge of all health care services and medical help. It makes one group, the State Department of Health Services, the boss of all health care programs that get money from the government.

Key Takeaways

  • •The state is responsible for health care services and medical help.
  • •The State Department of Health Services is the main group in charge of these programs.
  • •This group makes sure all health care programs follow state and federal rules to get government money.

Example

If someone needs help paying for their doctor visits or medicine, the state makes sure there's a program to help them.

The state's health department runs these programs and makes sure they follow all the rules to get money from the government.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10740 State Health Care Oversight

It is hereby declared that provision for health care services and medical assistance in this code is a matter of statewide concern. The State Department of Health Services is hereby designated as the single state agency with full power to supervise every phase of the administration of health care services and medical assistance for which grants-in-aid are received from the United States government or made by the state in order to secure full compliance with the applicable provisions of state and federal laws. (Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 745, Sec. 240. Effective October 12, 2001.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

health care servicesmedical assistanceState Department of Health Servicesstatewide concern

Related Statutes

  • § 10741 Health Care Fund Oversight
  • § 10742 Public Health Care Oversight
  • § 10745 Public Health Care Rules
  • § 10750 State Health Care Administration
  • § 10600 State Social Services Oversight

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 10740.
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