Welf. & Inst. Code 14100.2(b) (1980; amended by AB 2300, 2008)

Summary:

All information about applicants and recipients for social services as listed in Welfare and Institutions Code 14100.2(a) is to be protected including but is not limited to names and addresses, medical services provided, social and economic conditions or circumstances, personal information, and medical data. Exceptions as provided in this section and by federal law.

Keywords:
government benefits, recipient of social services
Parties Bound: 
agencies
California Penalty: 
Welfare and Institutions Code 14100.2(h): Any person who knowingly releases or possesses confidential information concerning persons who have applied for or who have been granted any form of Medi-Cal benefits or benefits under prepaid health plans or adult day health care programs for which state or federal funds are made available is guilty of a misdemeanor.
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Welfare and Institutions Code 14200 et seq., 14520 et seq.; Title XIX of the Social Security Act; Penal Code 368
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.502(a)
Uses and disclosures of protected health information: general rules : A covered entity may not use or disclose protected health information; exceptions.