DMHC Press Releases

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DMHC Applies to Update California’s Benchmark Plan, Expand Essential Health Benefits to Include Fertility Services, Hearing Aids & Wheelchairs

May 5, 2025

The DMHC today submitted an application to the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) on behalf of the state to update California’s benchmark plan.

Read May 5, 2025 Press Release

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DMHC Fines Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. $550,000 for Delaying Medically Necessary Care

May 2, 2025

The DMHC took enforcement action today, including a $550,000 fine, against Blue Cross of California Partnership Plan, Inc. for failing to timely implement an Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination, delaying a health plan member’s medically necessary treatment.

Read May 2, 2025 Press Release

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DMHC Fines Kaiser Permanente $819,500 for Failing to Quickly Handle Member Complaints

April 25, 2025

The DMHC fined Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Kaiser Permanente) $819,500 for failing to handle health plan member complaints, also called grievances or appeals, in a timely manner.

 

Read April 25, 2025 Press Release

 

 

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