Cal. Welfare and Institutions Code § 14170.5 (2026)

(a)No provider’s claims for reimbursement under this chapter shall be subject to any special claims review procedure for a period in excess of nine months unless the department shows cause why the provider’s claims for reimbursement should continue to be subject to special claims review procedures.

(b)The department shall provide notice to a provider of its reasons for determining that the provider shall be subject to extended special claims review.