(a) To the extent federal financial participation is available pursuant to an approved state plan amendment, the department shall exercise its option under Section 1902(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VIII) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396a(a)(10)(A)(ii)(VIII)) to extend Medi-Cal benefits to individuals under 21 years of age for whom an adoption agreement, other than an agreement under Title IV–E of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 671 et seq.), between the state and the adoptive parent or parents is in effect.
(b) Pursuant to Section 1902(r)(2) of the federal Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396a(r)(2)), all of the income considered when determining an individual’s eligibility under this section shall be disregarded.
(c) Notwithstanding Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, the department may implement, interpret, or make specific this section by means of all-county letters, plan letters, plan or provider bulletins, or similar instructions until the time any necessary regulations are adopted. The department shall adopt regulations by July 1, 2017, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code.
(d) This section shall be implemented only to the extent that federal financial participation is available and any necessary federal approvals have been obtained.
(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 831, Sec. 7. (SB 508) Effective January 1, 2015.)