DIVISION 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 10000-18999.81›PART 4.7. HEALTH CARE FOR INDIGENTS 16900-16996.2›CHAPTER 3. Uncompensated Care Assistance 16920-16924
§ 16921
California Welfare and Institutions Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California
Funds appropriated for the purposes of this chapter shall be allocated and disbursed to county and noncounty hospitals which meet any of the following requirements:
(a) Operate an emergency room pursuant to Section 1317 of the Health and Safety Code.
(b) Adhere to the emergency care requirements of subdivision (e) of Section 1317 of the Health and Safety Code.
(c) Treat county indigent patients.
(d) Are childrens’ hospitals for purposes of this part.
(e) Are small and rural hospitals as defined in Section 124840 of the Health and Safety Code.
(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 490. Effective September 29, 1996.)
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