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CA AB2066
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/18/2026
Primary Sponsor
Celeste Rodriguez
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AI Summary
- Adds pregnancy as a qualifying "triggering event" that allows individuals to enroll in or change their health benefit plan outside of regular open enrollment periods
- Applies to both health care service plans regulated by the Department of Managed Health Care and disability insurers regulated by the Department of Insurance
- Individuals have 60 days from the triggering event (pregnancy) to apply for coverage or select a new plan
- Amends Section 1399.849 of the Health and Safety Code and Section 10965.3 of the Insurance Code
- Willful violations by health care service plans would constitute a crime under existing Knox-Keene Act enforcement provisions
Legislative Description
Triggering event: pregnancy.
Last Action
Referred to Com. on HEALTH.
3/2/2026
Committee Referrals
Health3/2/2026
Full Bill Text
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