What is the Knox-Keene Act, and what are Knox-Keene plans?
The Knox-Keene Act is the California law that regulates and licenses managed care plans. It is designed to promote the delivery and quality of health and medical care to the people of California. It is the first and most extensive state law regulating HMOs and other health plans in the United States. All CAHP member plans have achieved Knox-Keene licensure. The California Department of Managed Health Care has the responsibility to oversee licensure and plans’ compliance with state regulations.
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