On or before July 1, 2011, the director may issue guidance to health plans regarding compliance with this article and that guidance shall not be subject to the Administrative Procedure Act (Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code). The guidance shall only be effective until the director and the Insurance Commissioner adopt joint regulations pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act.

(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 296, Sec. 144. (AB 1023) Effective January 1, 2012. Inoperative, pursuant to Section 1399.836, on January 1, 2014, subject to condition for resuming operation.)