4150 Department of Managed Health Care
Program Descriptions

30 - HEALTH PLAN PROGRAM

The Health Plan Program's objective is to ensure the accessibility and availability of medically necessary health care delivered to the public with appropriate quality of care oversight and through financially sound managed care plans. Through focused collaboration and coordination, these programs advance sound health policy and "The Right Care at the Right Time" for all California enrollees. The program licenses health care service plans, conducts routine and non-routine financial exams and medical surveys, works to implement the federal health care reform provisions in California including health plan premium rate review, and operates a consumer services toll-free complaint line (1-888-466-2219).