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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kaiser Permanente’s registered agent in California?

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc.’s California registered agent is CSC (Corporation Service Company), located at 2710 Gateway Oaks Drive, Suite 150N, Sacramento, CA 95833. We serve CSC routinely — see our CSC registered agent page for full details. (Always verify the current agent on file at the California Secretary of State business search before serving — agents can change.)

Which entity should I name in my service?

Kaiser uses several closely related entities. For most California medical malpractice and managed care cases, you’ll need to name (and serve) multiple: Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (health plan); Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (hospital operations); The Permanente Medical Group, Inc. (Northern California physician group); and Southern California Permanente Medical Group (Southern California physician group). Match the entities to the facts of your case and verify in your court documents before serving.

Can I serve Kaiser Permanente at a local hospital or medical office instead?

The most reliable way to serve Kaiser Permanente is through their registered agent in Sacramento. California law (CCP §415.10 / §416.10) allows service at a corporate headquarters in certain circumstances, but serving at a local hospital or medical office or branch may not satisfy the legal requirements for service on the corporation — and risks defective service that gets thrown out. Using the registered agent avoids that risk entirely. The cost is the same either way ($85 flat for registered agent service).

How fast can you serve CSC?

Same-day in most cases. The CSC office at 2710 Gateway Oaks is open standard business hours, and we can typically pick up your documents and serve them within a few hours of receiving them. Rush jobs are no problem.

What types of legal documents do you serve on Kaiser Permanente?

Every type — medical malpractice and wrongful death summons and complaints, ERISA disputes, healthcare denial and bad faith actions, mental health parity claims, provider reimbursement disputes, HIPAA and CCPA matters, PAGA notices, and discovery subpoenas (SDT) for medical records, billing records, and EMR data. Medical malpractice and ERISA matters are the two highest-volume categories we handle for Kaiser Permanente service.

What is the price difference between registered agent service and direct service?

Registered agent service is a flat $85 — that’s the recommended approach for almost all Kaiser Permanente service. Direct service (when appropriate) is process serving and uses our tiered pricing: Standard $99 (5 days), Expedited $150 (3 days), Rush $175 (24 hours). For 95% of cases, registered agent service is the right choice and the cheaper option.