CA Health & Safety Code Section 1385.01


For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:

(a)

“Large group health care service plan contract” means a group health care service plan contract other than a contract issued to a small employer, as defined in Section 1357, 1357.500, or 1357.600.

(b)

“Small group health care service plan contract” means a group health care service plan contract issued to a small employer, as defined in Section 1357, 1357.500, or 1357.600.

(c)

“PPACA” means Section 2794 of the federal Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 300gg-94), as amended by the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (Public Law (111-148)), and any subsequent rules, regulations, or guidance issued under that section.

(d)

“Unreasonable rate increase” has the same meaning as that term is defined in PPACA.
Last Updated

Aug. 19, 2023

§ 1385.01’s source at ca​.gov