Covered
California
We are an official Covered California storefront and certified agency. Individuals and families may qualify for a premium discount, and small businesses could be eligible for a federal tax credit up to 50% of premiums.
What is Covered California?
Covered California is the California health exchange where individuals can obtain brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obama Care. It is the only place to get federal premium assistance to help people buy affordable health insurance. This means individuals may qualify for a discount on a health plan through Covered California, or get free health insurance through California’s Medi-Cal program. Learn more about Covered California insurance companies in your area.
What is Covered California?
Covered California is the California health exchange where individuals can obtain brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, known as Obama Care. It is the only place to get federal premium assistance to help people buy affordable health insurance. This means individuals may qualify for a discount on a health plan through Covered California, or get free health insurance through California’s Medi-Cal program. Learn more about Covered California insurance companies in your area.
Coverage Basics
Coverage Basics
For Individual and Families
For Small Business
For Individual and Families
Financial Assistance
To be eligible for premium assistance, you must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or be lawfully present in the United States.
- Have an annual household income between 100 percent and 400 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
- Not have access to affordable, minimum-value health insurance through an employer.
- Not be eligible for other public health coverage, including full-scope Medi-Cal, premium-free Medicare Part A or military coverage.
- File taxes for the year that you will receive premium assistance.
- File taxes jointly if you are married.
Cost-Sharing Reductions
Cost-sharing reductions are subsidies that lower your out-of-pocket costs when you get health care, including your copays, coinsurance, deductibles and out-of-pocket maximum. Cost-sharing reductions are available to those who are eligible for premium assistance and have an annual household income up to 250 percent of the FPL.
Enrollment
Applications for Covered California health insurance plans are accepted each year during open enrollment (October 15 to January 15) with the exception of special qualifying life events including losing health coverage, moving, getting married or having a baby.