Serving CVS Health in California? We Handle That.
CVS Health is a massive healthcare conglomerate operating pharmacies, insurance plans, and healthcare services through distinct legal entities.
Make Sure You’re Serving the Right CVS Health Entity
CVS Health is a massive healthcare conglomerate operating pharmacies, insurance plans, and healthcare services through distinct legal entities. Serving the wrong one is a common and costly mistake.
Key CVS Health entities include:
CVS Health Corporation — the parent holding company, incorporated in Delaware. Commonly named in lawsuits, but it may not be the correct operating entity for your specific claim.
CVS Pharmacy, Inc. — operates the CVS retail pharmacy locations. If your claim involves a prescription error, slip-and-fall at a CVS store, employment at a retail location, or a retail transaction dispute, this is likely the correct entity.
Aetna Life Insurance Company — CVS Health acquired Aetna in 2018. Aetna is the health insurance subsidiary that writes medical, dental, and pharmacy benefit plans. If your claim involves a health insurance coverage denial or benefits dispute, Aetna is likely the correct defendant — not CVS Health Corporation.
Aetna Health Inc. — the HMO subsidiary of Aetna, operating managed care plans in certain states including California.
Caremark Rx, LLC — the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) subsidiary. If your dispute involves prescription drug coverage, formulary decisions, or PBM practices, this may be the correct entity.
MinuteClinic, LLC — operates the walk-in health clinics inside CVS stores. Medical malpractice claims arising from MinuteClinic visits may need to name this entity.
The nature of your claim determines the correct entity. A pharmacy error at a CVS store is a CVS Pharmacy, Inc. matter. A health insurance denial is an Aetna matter. Check your insurance card, prescription receipt, or employment documents for the exact legal entity name. All CVS Health entities registered in California use CSC at the same Sacramento address.
How It Works
Step 1: Submit Your Documents
Use our online intake form to upload your documents and provide the details of your case. Include the entity name exactly as it appears in your filing — we verify the registered agent before we serve.
Step 2: We Serve CVS Health’s Registered Agent
Our process server delivers your documents directly to CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service at 2710 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 150N, Sacramento. We handle delivery in full compliance with California law.
Step 3: You Receive Proof of Service
Once service is complete, we prepare and deliver your Proof of Service — signed, dated, and ready to file with the court. No chasing, no follow-up needed.
Pricing
Standard Service (10 business days): $99
Expedited Service (3 business days): $150
Rush Service (24 hours): $175
Court Filing Add-On: +$30
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I serve CVS Health in California?
CVS Health Corporation uses CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service as its registered agent in California. You serve CVS by delivering your legal documents to CSC at 2710 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 150N, Sacramento, CA 95833. Our process servers handle CVS service regularly.
What is CVS Health’s registered agent address in California?
CVS Health’s California registered agent address is CSC Lawyers Incorporating Service, 2710 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 150N, Sacramento, CA 95833. This is the correct address for serving lawsuits, subpoenas, and other legal documents on CVS Health Corporation and its subsidiaries.
I have a pharmacy error claim — do I serve the local CVS store or the corporate entity?
You serve the corporate entity, CVS Health Corporation (or the applicable subsidiary), through its registered agent, CSC, at the Sacramento address. Pharmacy malpractice and medication error claims are brought against the company, not the individual store. If your claim is against a specific pharmacist, that person may need to be served separately as an individual defendant.
Does CVS have separate entities for its pharmacy, retail, and insurance operations?
Yes. CVS Health operates through several subsidiaries, including CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (retail and pharmacy operations), Aetna (health insurance), and Caremark (pharmacy benefits). The correct entity depends on your claim. Retail store or pharmacy issues typically involve CVS Pharmacy, Inc., while insurance disputes may involve Aetna. Check your receipts, insurance card, or plan documents for the entity name.
Ready to Get Started?
Submit your documents through our intake form. We handle delivery, proof of service, and court filing.