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Obtain A License

Information for Potential Applicants:

The sections of the law below pertain to Licensing requirements and will need to be reviewed by the applicant before a pre-filing conference is scheduled.

Specific Sections:

  • Knox-Keene Act (KKA) - Article 3. Licensing and Fees, sections 1349 to 1356.1
  • California Code of Regulations (CCR) - 1300.51 to 1300.51.3
  • Section 1345(f)(1). This is the definition of a health care service plan, the legal entity that DMHC is authorized to license and regulate.

Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans New License Application Checklist.

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Only-New License Applications Checklist.

Financial Projections Data Source Checklist

Checklist to apply for a Knox-Keene license as a health care service plan.

Laws and Regulations Relating to Health Care Plans in California are also available by clicking the following link: Laws.

For more information please contact the Licensing Division at 916-324-9046.