Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22 § 51306

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 44, November 1, 2024

Section 51306 - Optometry Services

(a) Services provided by optometrists acting within the scope of their practice as authorized by California law are covered, except as otherwise limited by these regulations.

(b) Orthoptics and pleoptics are not covered.

(c) A second eye examination with refraction within twenty-four months is covered only when a sign or symptom indicates a need for this service. The provider of services shall make a reasonable effort to ascertain the date of any prior eye examination with refraction.

Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51306

1. New section filed 9-30-71 as an emergency; designated effective 10-1-71 (Register 71, No. 40).
2. Certificate of Compliance--Section 11422.1, Gov. Code, filed 1-25-72 (Register 72, No. 5).
3. Amendment filed 10-3-78; designated effective 11-15-78 (Register 78, No. 40).
4. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 86, No. 49).

Note: Authority cited: Section 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14053, 14060, 14132(a) and (k), and 14133(a) and (b), Welfare and Institutions Code; and Sections 690 and 3041, Business and Professions Code.

1. New section filed 9-30-71 as an emergency; designated effective 10-1-71 (Register 71, No. 40).
2. Certificate of Compliance -Section 11422.1, Gov. Code, filed 1-25-72 (Register 72, No. 5).
3. Amendment filed 10-3-78; designated effective 11-15-78 (Register 78, No. 40).
4. Change without regulatory effect of NOTE (Register 86, No. 49).