Section 120968 Of Chapter 6. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (hiv) Treatment From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 105. >> Part 4. >> Chapter 6.
120968
. The Office of AIDS shall report to the Legislature no later
than October 1, 2000, the status of consumer protections for the
AIDS drug program established pursuant to this chapter, including a
report on the contractor's performance in each of the following
areas:
(a) Filling of patient prescriptions within 24 hours of
submission, and shipping of mail order prescriptions within 48 hours.
(b) Subcontracting with any willing provider, including a report
on any denials of contracts with providers and the reason for denial.
(c) Provision of information regarding program policies,
procedures, enrollment procedures, eligibility guidelines, and lists
of drugs covered in appropriate literacy levels in English, Spanish,
Mandarin/Cantonese, Tagalog, and in other languages as determined by
the department.
(d) Development of a timely and accessible grievance procedure for
clients, promotion of that procedure among clients, and utilization.