The program may be implemented in Santa Clara County at the option of the local initiative, but if so implemented shall be as a pilot program. A maximum of 5,000 employees may be covered in the county, provided, however, that the number of enrollees may be increased pursuant to the prior approval of the Department of Managed Health Care. The local initiative shall administer the program.

(Added by Stats. 2007, Ch. 677, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2008.)