28 CCR §1300.71(g)

(g) A plan or a plan’s capitated provider shall reimburse each complete claim whether in state or out of state, as soon as practical, but no later than thirty (30) working days after the date of receipt of the complete claim by the plan or the plan’s capitated provider, or if the plan is a health maintenance organization, 45 working days after the date of receipt of the complete claim by the plan or the plan’s capitated provider, unless the complete claim or portion thereof is contested or denied, as provided in subdivision (h).