California § 1357.52 - A health benefit plan for group coverage shall not establish rules for eligibilit

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1357.52 — A health benefit plan for group coverage shall not establish rules for eligibilit, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1357.52. A health benefit plan for group coverage shall not establish rules for eligibilit

A health benefit plan for group coverage shall not establish rules for eligibility, including continued eligibility, of an individual, or dependent of an individual, to enroll under the terms of the plan based on any of the following health status-related factors: (a) Health status. (b) Medical condition, including physical and mental illnesses. (c) Claims experience. (d) Receipt of health care. (e) Medical history. (f) Genetic information. (g) Evidence of insurability, including conditions arising out of acts of domestic violence. (h) Disability. (i) Any other health status-related factor as determined by any federal regulations, rules, or guidance issued pursuant to Section 2705 of the Public Health Service Act.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1357.52

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1357.52 cover?

Section 1357.52 ("A health benefit plan for group coverage shall not establish rules for eligibilit") 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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Is this the official text of California law?

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