Californians are fortunate to have the strongest patients' rights laws in the nation. The DMHC is here to make sure these laws are followed and that all health plan members get the right care at the right time. Find out how in this section.
The Department regularly seeks public input on the regulations it is developing. Let your voice be heard by giving us your comments.
The Consumer Participation Program allows the director to award reasonable advocacy and witness fees to any person or organization that demonstrates that the person or organization represents the interests of consumers and has made a substantial contribution on behalf of consumers to the adoption of any regulation or to an order or decision made by the director if the order or decision has the potential to impact a significant number of enrollees. Click on Consumer Participation Program for more information.
If you have a complaint or question regarding your health plan, please contact the Department's Help Center at (888) 466-2219 or use the Help Center Contact Form.
If you are interested in applying, please use the links available on the Consumer Participation Program website to access and complete the forms online.
