10072.2. (Added by Stats. 2017, Ch. 24, Sec. 13.)
(a)The electronic benefits transfer system required by…#
(a) The electronic benefits transfer system required by this chapter shall be designed to include a flexible benefit issuance mechanism.
(b)The flexible benefit issuance mechanism created under…#
(b) The flexible benefit issuance mechanism created under this section shall be designed in a manner that can target multiple populations with specific benefits and shall allow the department flexibility to provide benefits for specific populations, as determined by the department, contingent upon the appropriation of funds by the Legislature.
(c)(1) The distribution of benefits pursuant to the…#
(c) (1) The distribution of benefits pursuant to the flexible benefit issuance mechanism created under this section shall comply with all federal and state laws and regulations governing electronic benefits.
(2) The distribution of benefits pursuant to the flexible benefit issuance mechanism created under this section shall comply with privacy and confidentiality procedures required by federal and state law.