(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law and subject to subdivision (b), a child described in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 12693.70 shall be deemed eligible to participate in the program at birth.
(b) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, subdivision (a) and clause (ii) of subparagraph (A) of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 12693.70 may only be implemented to the extent that funds are appropriated for that purpose in the annual Budget Act or other statute.