There Are Four Plans Available for Individual Health Coverage

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Under the Affordable Care Act there are four differently tiered plans offered for individual health coverage. All of the plans are required to cover all 10 of the essential health benefits, including emergency services, wellness visits, pediatric services, prescription drugs, hospitalizations, ambulatory patient services, maternity and newborn care, and laboratory …

The California Health Insurance Exchange is Your One-stop Shop for Coverage

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The California Health Insurance Exchange is your one-stop shop to learn about your options for insurance plans available through the Affordable Care Act. Through the Exchange, you can find coverage for individuals, families, and small businesses. In addition, you are able to compare plans between providers, obtain free quotes, and …

ACA Dramatically Reduces Number of Uninsured College Students in CA

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An outreach program aimed at getting college students across California enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans through Covered California has cut the number of uninsured college students in half. The program, called the CSU Health Education Project, was funded by a grant from Covered California, and targeted the California …

Covered California to Allocate $16.9 Million for Consumer Education

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California’s health insurance exchange, Covered California, announced recently that it will award $16.9 million in grant money to educate consumers about its insurance “navigator” program1, established as part of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA required states that chose to establish a state-run health insurance exchange (like California did) …