1. (a) A full complement Medi-Cal card is one which has POE labels and two MEDI labels. This type of Medi-Cal card shall be issued to a beneficiary who is not enrolled in a PHP:

   1. (1) As the initial card for the current month of certification for Medi-Cal.
   2. (2) As the initial card for any month of a retroactive period during which there is certification for Medi-Cal.
   3. (3) As a replacement card for a person who is entitled to and has requested a card, has completed a Request for Medi-Cal Card or Additional POE Labels, form MC 110, and has not received a card.
   4. (4) As a replacement card if the original was incorrect or mutilated and was returned to the county department with both MEDI labels intact.

2. (b) A Medi-Cal card with POE labels only shall be issued:

   1. (1) To replace a lost or stolen card or a mutilated card with the MEDI labels missing.
   2. (2) When additional POE labels are requested.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 10725 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14017, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. Amendment of subsections (a)(4) and (b)(1) filed 12-17-77; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 77, No. 51).

2. Amendment filed 8-8-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 32).