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Explore Health Insurance Options Before Dec. 31 Deadline

The open-enrollment period for 2026 ends on Jan. 31, but to have insurance in place for January, consumers need to enroll by the end of the year. Covered California’s over 1.9 million enrollees also ... Read More

Covered California Encourages All Californians to Explore Health Insurance Options Before December 31 Deadline to Get Coverage for All of 2026

The open-enrollment period for 2026 ends on Jan. 31, but to have insurance in place for January, consumers need to enroll by the end of the year. Covered California’s over 1.9 million enrollees also ... Read More

December 31st deadline approaching for Covered California health insurance enrollment

In response to rising costs, California has allocated $190 million for state-funded tax credits in 2026. This aims to keep monthly premiums consistent with 2025 levels for those with incomes ... Read More

Southern Californians, your health insurance costs could rise in 2026

Over 800,000 people are subsidized in a swath of Southern California alone, according to a figure from June provided in an email from Covered California to the USA TODAY Network. But ... Read More

Covered California kicks off open enrollment period with event in Los Angeles

Chelsea Hylton is a web producer for CBS Los Angeles. An Inglewood native, Hylton has her master's degree from USC. She covers local breaking news across the Southern California region. Before joining ... Read More

Covered California Encourages Customers to Review Their Options Before Enrollment Deadline

Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman says it’s a challenging time to navigate health insurance plans, as ... Read More

How and Where to Apply for a Covered California Health Insurance Plan

Navigating the application process for a Covered California health insurance plan doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With Health for California as your streamlined digital partner, applicants can ... Read More

Navigating the looming health insurance premium surge in California

As California families grapple with rising living costs, a potential surge in health insurance premiums by 2026 poses a significant financial challenge. With the possible reduction of federal tax ... Read More

Covered California tours for open enrollment season; addresses insurance concerns

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Covered California is touring the state as open enrollment begins. It's addressing concerns about potential coverage costs if Congress allows key subsidies to expire, which could ... Read More

Covered California open enrollment: State and local leaders urge early signup

Open enrollment for Covered California kicked off Monday with Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi along with state and local leaders urging residents to sign up early. This year's open enrollment comes as ... Read More

Covered California kicks off open enrollment amid health care subsidy uncertainty

Clyde Sharikova-Sudarma, a father of three, said his health insurance premium will double without the enhanced premium tax credit, so he is weighing whether to drop coverage and forego diagnostic ... Read More

Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman talks open enrollment in Fresno

Open enrollment runs through Jan. 31, 2026. Californians can sign up for, renew or shop for a new health insurance plan. This year’s campaign, “Connectors to Coverage,” emphasizes the broad network of ... Read More