Decisions Pending and Opportunities for Public Participation

The Government Modernization, Efficiency, Accountability, and Transparency Act of 2005 requires that State agencies post information on their websites about public meetings, proposed regulations, and how to comment or otherwise participate.

The Department of Health Care Services seeks comments on all proposed regulations, in keeping with California’s commitment to provide meaningful involvement in government decisions.

How To Participate

Advisory Councils - Information on the advisory councils that are a part of the California Department of Health Care Services, including meeting notices.

Open Meetings  - Learn about the Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act.

Rulemaking Process - Learn how to participate in California’s rulemaking process.

Laws & Regulations Relevant To Current Public Proceedings

Proposed Regulations - Access information related to DHCS proposed and emergency regulations.

Existing Regulations - Access existing regulations on the California Code of Regulations website.

Statutes - Access California laws on the Legislative Counsel’s website.

Code of Federal Regulations - Access federal regulations related to the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Submit Your Comments on Draft Regulations Here

Submit Comments - Access the Office of Regulations website to submit your comments.