California Officials Fine Safeguard Health Plans $100K Over ‘Unfair’ Claims Handling and Payments
The California Department of Managed Health Care has levied a $100,000 fine against Safeguard Health Plans for violating a state law regarding the handling of claims and payments. An audit of the company dating back to 2008 found an "unfair" pattern of claims handling and payments.
- "DMHC Fines Safeguard Health $100,000" (Payers & Providers, 9/3).