Health plans must also text or email members when a doctor group or hospital leaves
Health plans must send notice that a contract with a medical group or hospital is ending by text or email, as well as mail, to members who opted in. If a deal is reached later, members hear by both routes. Medi-Cal plans are exempt.
Who it affects
Health plan members and health plans, except Medi-Cal managed care plans
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California AB 2613: Health care service plans: provider contract termination: notice.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.