Health & human services

Director, Managed Health Care

Regulates HMOs and most health plans for consumers. Regulates California's HMOs and most commercial and Medi-Cal managed-care plans under the Knox-Keene Act: licensing, financial solvency, network adequacy, rate review and consumer complaints for roughly 30 million enrollees.

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The appointment

Appointed by: The Governor
Confirmation: Senate, by majority vote
Term: At the Governor's pleasure
Compensation: $186,000/yr
Availability: At-pleasure: available to the next Governor on day one; Senate confirmation of the replacement within one year where required.
Statutory requirements: None in statute. Health & Safety Code sec. 1341(b): the Governor appoints the director, who serves at the pleasure of the Governor; salary by reference to the Government Code. The statute is silent on Senate confirmation; the Governor's 12.7.20 release states the position requires it -- the same unresolved shape as the DMV Director.

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Sources

https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/12/07/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-12-7-20/ (Senate confirmation required; $186,389); Health & Safety Code sec. 1341; Statute research 2026-10-20: Health & Safety Code sec. 1341 | https://california.public.law/codes/health_and_safety_code_section_1341; https://www.gov.ca.gov/2020/12/07/governor-newsom-announces-appointments-12-7-20/

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The catalog entry behind this profile. The role explorer lists every California Department of Managed Health Care role, including deputies and other seats.

Director of the California Department of Managed Health Care

California Department of Managed Health Care

Health & Human ServicesAgency Head$186,000/yrSenate confirmation required

Health and Human ServicesLegal and Regulatory AffairsOperations and Administration

Regulates California's HMOs and most commercial and Medi-Cal managed-care plans under the Knox-Keene Act: licensing, financial solvency, network adequacy, rate review and consumer complaints for roughly 30 million enrollees.

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