For purposes of paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 16946 and the funds determined by Section 16932, and distributed pursuant to paragraph (1) of subdivision (b) of Section 16946, and the application of paragraph (3) of subdivision (d) of Section 16946 to these funds, all patients which meet the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development’s definition of charity care as prescribed under subdivision (d) of § 128740 of the Health and Safety Code qualify for the use of funds under this chapter.

(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1023, Sec. 488. Effective September 29, 1996.)

Terms Used In California Welfare and Institutions Code 16908.5

  • Charity: An agency, institution, or organization in existence and operating for the benefit of an indefinite number of persons and conducted for educational, religious, scientific, medical, or other beneficent purposes.
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