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HomeWelfare and Institutions CodeDiv. 9Pt. 3Ch. 8Art. 2§ 14252 Medi-Cal Beneficiary Definition

§ 14252 Medi-Cal Beneficiary Definition

Welfare and Institutions Code·California
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§ 14252 Medi-Cal Beneficiary Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •Medi-Cal is a program that helps people pay for medical care.
  • •A 'Medi-Cal beneficiary' is someone who can get help from this program.
  • •To be a beneficiary, you must meet certain rules set by the program.

Example

If you go to the doctor and can't afford to pay, Medi-Cal might help cover the cost.

This means if you are a Medi-Cal beneficiary, the program can help pay your doctor bills.

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§ 14252 Medi-Cal Beneficiary Definition

“Medi-Cal beneficiary” means a person who is eligible to receive benefits under Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of this part. (Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1366.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

Medi-Cal beneficiaryChapter 7Section 14000

Related Statutes

  • § 14205 Chapter 7 Application Rules
  • § 14200.1 Health Plan Enrollment Rights
  • § 14250 Definitions For Chapter Construction
  • § 14251 Prepaid Medicaid Health Plans
  • § 14253 Prepaid Health Plan Subcontracts

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Welfare and Institutions Code. Section 14252.
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