California § 10735 - The board shall contract with a broad range of carriers in an area, if available,
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§ 10735. The board shall contract with a broad range of carriers in an area, if available,
The board shall contract with a broad range of carriers in an area, if available, to ensure that enrollees have a choice from among a reasonable number and types of competing carriers. The board shall develop and make available objective criteria for carrier selection and provide adequate notice of the application process to permit all carriers a reasonable and fair opportunity to participate. The criteria and application process shall allow participating carriers to comply with their state and federal licensing and regulatory obligations, except as otherwise provided in this chapter. Carrier selection shall be based on the criteria developed by the board. The administrator shall not eliminate any carrier from selection solely because of the carrierâs size or limited service area.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10735
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10735 cover?
Section 10735 ("The board shall contract with a broad range of carriers in an area, if available,") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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