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Health & Saf. Code, § 1385.035 · Article 6.2. Review of Rate Increases

Health & Saf. Code, § 1385.035

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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this section to ensure that enrollees and subscribers benefit from reductions in the rate of growth in health care costs as a result of the establishment of the Office of Health Care Affordability.

(b) In submitting rates for review consistent with this article, a health care service plan shall demonstrate the impact of any changes in the rate of growth in health care costs resulting from the health care cost targets set pursuant to Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 127500) of Part 2 of Division 107.

(c) In determining whether a rate is unreasonable or not justified, the director shall consider the impact on changes in health care costs as a result of the health care cost targets set pursuant to Chapter 2.6 (commencing with Section 127500) of Part 2 of Division 107.

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History

Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 47, Sec. 7. (SB 184) Effective June 30, 2022.

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