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Health care service plan in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Health care service plan” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “Health care service plan” mean in California criminal law?

“Health care service plan” means an entity licensed pursuant to the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act of 1975 (Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 1340) of Division 2 of the Health and Safety Code). (Cal. Health & Safety Code § 11165.5)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.