Section 1374.22 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.
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. (a) The written notice described in subdivision (a) of
Section 1374.21 shall be delivered by mail at the last known address
at least 60 days prior to the renewal effective date to the group
contract holder.
(b) The written notice shall state in italics and in 12-point type
the actual dollar amount and the specific percentage of the premium
rate increase. Further, the notice shall describe in plain
understandable English and highlighted in italics any changes in the
plan design or change in benefits with reduction in benefits,
waivers, exclusions, or conditions.
(c) The written notice shall specify in a minimum of 10-point bold
typeface the reason or reasons for premium rate changes, plan
design, or plan benefit changes.