Section 1374.21 Of Article 5.5. Health Care Service Plan Coverage Contract Changes From California Health And Safety Code >> Division 2. >> Chapter 2.2. >> Article 5.5.
1374.21
. (a) (1) A change in premium rates or changes in coverage
stated in a group health care service plan contract shall not become
effective unless the plan has delivered in writing a notice
indicating the change or changes at least 60 days prior to the
contract renewal effective date.
(2) The notice delivered pursuant to paragraph (1) for large group
health plans shall also include the following information:
(A) Whether the rate proposed to be in effect is greater than the
average rate increase for individual market products negotiated by
the California Health Benefit Exchange for the most recent calendar
year for which the rates are final.
(B) Whether the rate proposed to be in effect is greater than the
average rate increase negotiated by the Board of Administration of
the Public Employees' Retirement System for the most recent calendar
year for which the rates are final.
(C) Whether the rate change includes any portion of the excise tax
paid by the health plan.
(b) A health care service plan that declines to offer coverage to
or denies enrollment for a large group applying for coverage shall,
at the time of the denial of coverage, provide the applicant with the
specific reason or reasons for the decision in writing, in clear,
easily understandable language.