Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate Order: Rivera v. Douglas
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Verified Petition for Writ of Mandate Order: Rivera v. Douglas
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Executive Summary
Hundreds of thousands of low-income people who are eligible for health care benefits have been waiting and suffering without desperately needed medical care for a decision on their Medi-Cal applications for months – some since the end of 2013. This is far longer than the 45-day time limit required by law for a decision.