Covered California visited communities across the state to emphasize its commitment to support Californians signing up for or renewing their health insurance coverage during the current Open Enrollment period, which ends this Saturday, January 31. This is happening amid uncertainty and ongoing debate over Enhanced Premium Tax Credits that have delivered greater affordability and record ...

Covered California is encouraging all uninsured Californians to sign up for health insurance by Dec. 31. 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 have until Dec. 31 to ...

Expert Practical Advice By Edward Henderson California Black Media For years, Los Angeles-based painter Mia Gardner has relied on side jobs and part-time work to keep her art career afloat. But lately, her biggest challenge hasn’t been finding inspiration — it’s finding affordable health insurance. “I looked at the marketplace last month, and the lowest ...

State Could Face Steep Insurance Hikes By Edward Henderson California Black Media *Editor’s Note: This story reflects federal budget negotiations as of publication. Congress faces a shutdown deadline and votes on continuing resolutions are expected Oct.3. As Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown, one critical issue at stake is the continuation of federal subsidies ...

Covered California officially kicked off its annual open-enrollment period on Monday with a statewide effort to encourage Californians to protect themselves, their families and their friends from the COVID-19 pandemic by wearing a mask and signing up for health care coverage. The campaign includes sending face masks, emblazoned with the message “Get Covered/Stay Covered,” to ...