(a)
A health benefit plan or contract may not provide any of the following:
(1)
An exception for other coverage where the other coverage is entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(2)
An exception for Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(3)
A benefits reduction if the person has entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(4)
An exception for enrollment because of an applicant’s entitlement to Medi-Cal or medicaid benefits.
(b)
Each health benefit plan shall be considered in determining the third-party liability for medical expenses incurred by a Medi-Cal or a medicaid recipient.