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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. (Revised 10/5/12)

Medicare Prescription Drug Plans Only-New License Applications Checklist. (Revised 10/5/12)

Financial Projections Data Source Checklist

Checklist to apply for a Knox-Keene license as a health care service plan. (Revised 10/5/12)

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.