Skyline Wesleyan Church v. Cal. Dep't of Managed Health Care

This matter comes before the Court on Plaintiff's Motion for Summary Judgment [Doc. No. 67] and on Defendants' Cross Motion for Summary Judgment, or in the Alternative for Summary Adjudication, of Claims (or Defenses) [Doc. No. 68]. The motions have been fully briefed and the Court held oral argument on February 26, 2018. For the following reasons, Defendants' motion is granted and Plaintiff's motion is denied.

BACKGROUND

In California, the Department of Managed Health Care ("DMHC") is one of two state entities charged with overseeing the health coverage market, enforcing California laws and regulating health care service plans. Its responsibilities include ensuring that health care plans in California comply *1228 with the Knox-Keene Health Care Service Plan Act by providing "enrollees with access to quality health care services and protect and promote the interests of enrollees." CAL. HEALTH & SAFETY CODE § 1341(a) ; [Doc. No. 67-6 at 246-248 1 ]. Defendant Rouillard is the Director of the DMHC. [Doc. No. 67-6 at 432.]

Plaintiff is a non-profit Christian church located in La Mesa California, organized exclusively for religious purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3)…