California § 1373.5 - When spouses are both employed as employees, and both have enrolled themselves an

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1373.5 — When spouses are both employed as employees, and both have enrolled themselves an, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1373.5. When spouses are both employed as employees, and both have enrolled themselves an

When spouses are both employed as employees, and both have enrolled themselves and their eligible family members under a group health care service plan provided by their respective employers, and each spouse is covered as an employee under the terms of the same master contract, each spouse may claim on his or her behalf, or on behalf of his or her enrolled dependents, the combined maximum contractual benefits to which an employee is entitled under the terms of the master contract, not to exceed in the aggregate 100 percent of the charge for the covered expense or service. This section shall apply to every group plan entered into, delivered, amended, or renewed in this state on or after January 1, 1978.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1373.5

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1373.5 cover?

Section 1373.5 ("When spouses are both employed as employees, and both have enrolled themselves an") 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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