Notwithstanding any other provision of law:
(a) The state or any state agency may enter into contracts with the authority for the authority to obtain or arrange for health care under the authority’s health care systems, for all persons who are eligible to receive medical benefits under the Medi-Cal Act (Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 14000) of Part 3 of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) in Monterey County through waiver, pilot project, or otherwise.
(b) The County of Monterey or any city in the County of Monterey may enter into contracts with the authority to obtain or provide health care services for all persons from Monterey County or any city in that county who are eligible to receive health care under Parts 4.5 (commencing with Section 16700) and 5 (commencing with Section 17000) of Division 9 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(c) The department shall pursue waivers of federal law as necessary, in order to carry out this section.
(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 415. Effective January 1, 2007.)