California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC |
Division 9. PUBLIC SOCIAL SERVICES |
Part 3. AID AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE |
Chapter 7. Basic Health Care |
ARTICLE 3. Administration |
Section 14105.435.
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(a) Within 60 days of the approval of a drug in accordance with subdivision (a) of Section 14105.43, the department shall assign to that drug a reimbursement code, and provide notice to providers that the drug is on the Medi-Cal list of contract drugs.
(b) In the event that a manufacturer has not notified the department in writing of the approval of a drug by the United States Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or an AIDS-related condition within 15 days of that approval, the department shall be granted an additional 30 days to comply with subdivision (a). Written notification from the drug manufacturer shall include a copy of the United States Food and Drug Administration approval letter and the official labeling for the drug.