Mental health plans may contract with providers on a negotiated net amount basis in the same manner as set forth in Section 5705. Negotiated net amounts or rates shall not be in contracts between the state and mental health plans for specialty mental health services. Reimbursement to mental health plans that have certified public expenditures shall be consistent with
federal Medicaid requirements for calculating upper payment limits, as specified in the approved Medicaid state plan and waivers.
Source:
Section 14705.7, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=WIC§ionNum=14705.7..