Section 14132.76 - Continuation of pediatric palliative and hospice care after 21 years of age(a) An individual who is determined to be eligible to receive hospice services prior to 21 years of age may continue to receive hospice services after 21 years of age when certified as eligible by a physician in accordance with section 1905(o) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 1396d (o)).(b) An individual who is determined to be eligible to receive palliative care services prior to 21 years of age may continue to receive medically necessary palliative care services after 21 years of age when determined to be eligible by the recipient's treating health care provider.(c) The department shall seek any federal approvals it deems necessary to implement this section. This section shall be implemented only to the extent that any necessary federal approvals are obtained and federal financial participation is available and not otherwise jeopardized.Ca. Welf. and Inst. Code § 14132.76
Added by Stats 2023 ch 814 (AB 847),s 3, eff. 1/1/2024.This bill (Stats 2023 ch 814 (AB 847)) shall be known and may be cited as "Sophia's Act."