1. (a) Reimbursement for services rendered by a licensed midwife shall be the usual charges made to the general public not to exceed the maximum reimbursement rates listed in Section 51503 for the same service.
2. (b) Reimbursement shall be made directly to the licensed physician and surgeon, clinic licensed pursuant to Sections 1204 or 1204.3 of the Health and Safety Code, or a clinic exempt from licensure under Section 1206 of the Health and Safety Code that utilizes the licensed midwife's services.
3. (c) Each claim for licensed midwife services shall be submitted by the licensed physician and surgeon, clinic licensed pursuant to Sections 1204 or 1204.3 of the Health and Safety Codes, or a clinic exempt from licensure under Section 1206 of the Health and Safety Codes, and shall include the name and Medi-Cal provider number of each licensed midwife and licensed physician and surgeon who supervised the provision of services for which reimbursement is being claimed.

Note: Authority cited: Section 14105, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Section 14132.39, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-3-2004; operative 10-3-2004 (Register 2004, No. 36).