DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 5000-5952›PART 3. ADULT AND OLDER ADULT MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM OF CARE ACT 5800-5815›ARTICLE 2. Establishing New County Systems of Care 5803-5809
§ 5808
California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2018-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
In order to reduce the state and county cost of a mental health system of care, participating counties shall collect reimbursement for services from clients which shall be the same as patient fees established pursuant to Section 5710, fees paid by private or public third-party payers, federal financial participation for Medicaid or Medicare services or veterans’ services, and other financial sources when available.
(Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 591, Sec. 4. Effective January 1, 2009.)
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