22008.5. (Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 802, Sec. 12.)

Individuals who participate in the program shall remain eligible for those in-home supportive services benefits and those Medi-Cal benefits for which they are eligible under the program for the life of the purchaser of the policy or contract, as long as the purchaser maintains his or her insurance policy or health care service plan contract in force, or otherwise qualifies for continued benefits in accordance with regulations promulgated by the departments.