Department of Managed Health Care

The Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is a state agency in California that oversees health plans to ensure they provide quality, accessible, and fair healthcare services. It enforces laws to protect consumers from unfair practices, resolves complaints, and ensures that health plans follow regulations. Essentially, the DMHC makes sure that health insurance companies meet their obligations to members, maintaining transparency and accountability in the managed care system. Its goal is to help consumers receive the healthcare they are entitled to while promoting fair and ethical industry standards.