Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51172 - Date of Service

Notwithstanding any other Department regulation, for purposes of billing for prescribed drugs, the date of service means the date a prescription is filled. If the drug has not been received by the beneficiary or the beneficiary's representative within 15 days after the prescription is filled, the pharmacy must reverse the claim and refund the payment to the Department.

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Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 22, § 51172

1. New section filed 4-9-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 15).
2. Amendment filed 1-9-95; operative 3-1-95 (Register 95, No. 2).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14105 and 14124.5, Welfare and Institutions Code. Reference: Sections 14124.1 and 14124.2, Welfare and Institutions Code.

1. New section filed 4-9-80; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 80, No. 15).
2. Amendment filed 1-9-95; operative 3-1-95 (Register 95, No. 2).