Except as provided in Section 18998.3, and 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 chapter by means of policy letters, provider bulletins, or other similar instructions, without taking regulatory action. The department shall consult with affected stakeholders before acting pursuant to this section.

(Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 47, Sec. 144. (SB 184) Effective June 30, 2022.)