Cal. Code Regs. tit. 22, § 41516 – Neoplasms.

(a) All malignant neoplasms, including leukemia.
(b) A benign neoplasm when either of the following is present:
1. (1) The neoplasm is physically disabling or severely disfiguring; or
2. (2) The neoplasm is located contiguous to or within a vital organ or body part, and its continued growth or lack of treatment would limit or eliminate the function of the organ or body part or lead to the death of the applicant.

CCS applicants with at least one of the following conditions shall be medically eligible for participation in the CCS program:

Note: Authority cited: Sections 20 and 100275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 123830 and 123835, Health and Safety Code.

History

1. New section filed 12-31-90; operative 1-30-91 (Register 91, No. 8).

2. Change without regulatory effect renumbering former section 41516 to new section 41427.5 and renumbering former section 41815 to section 41516, including amendment of Note, filed 1-28-2009 pursuant to section 100, title 1, California Code of Regulations (Register 2009, No. 5).