California · Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC

WIC §15860: Nothing in this chapter creates a right or an entitlement to the provision of health insurance coverage or health care benefits.

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This statute clarifies that nothing in this chapter establishes a legal right or entitlement to health insurance coverage or health care benefits.

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Nothing in this chapter creates a right or an entitlement to the provision of health insurance coverage or health care benefits. Except as provided in Section 15850.5, no costs shall accrue to the state for the provision of these services. The state shall not be liable beyond the assets of the fund for any obligation incurred or liabilities sustained by applicants in the operation of the fund or of the projects authorized by this chapter.

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