California § 1378 - No plan shall expend for administrative costs in any fiscal year an excessive amo
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 1378 — No plan shall expend for administrative costs in any fiscal year an excessive amo, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1378. No plan shall expend for administrative costs in any fiscal year an excessive amo
No plan shall expend for administrative costs in any fiscal year an excessive amount of the aggregate dues, fees and other periodic payments received by the plan for providing health care services to its subscribers or enrollees. The term âadministrative costs,â as used herein, includes costs incurred in connection with the solicitation of subscribers or enrollees for the plan. This section shall not preclude a plan from expending additional sums of money for administrative costs provided such money is not derived from revenue obtained from subscribers or enrollees of the plan.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 1378
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 1378 cover?
Section 1378 ("No plan shall expend for administrative costs in any fiscal year an excessive amo") 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.
How do I cite California § 1378?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 1378" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the California official source linked on this page or consult a licensed California attorney.
How does California § 1378 apply to my situation?
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