"With this surge in momentum, we expect more than 500,000 people will enroll in a health plan through Covered California during this open-enrollment period," said Lee. The final deadline was extended to match the federal government's deadline for enrollment across the country. Those who began an application by that day have until Sunday Feb.
The only downside of opening up another enrollment window, Lee said, "is that Californians might think these deadlines don’t matter."Īs of Sunday, the original deadline, Covered California said 474,000 people had signed up for individual health insurance. "There are still Californians who are not aware of the penalties." "This is the first year that when they complete their taxes they are being asked if they have coverage or not," Lee said. The agency is in discussion with the Franchise Tax Board about the potential extension, Lee said, adding that during his trips around the state he saw many people who wanted to sign up after doing their taxes and learning they owed a penalty for 2014. Penalties for not having insurance in 2015 are $325 dollar per adult or two percent of income, whichever is greater.Ĭovered California Executive Director Peter Lee said his agency will decide within the next couple of weeks whether to create a special enrollment period. The potential extension is being driven by several members of Congress who argue, that some Americans will not realize they owe until they do their taxes, and by then it will be too late to get health insurance. The White House has said it is considering such a move for those who sign up through. The agency is following the federal government’s lead. Let Us Helpįor more information on UC San Diego Health insurance options, call 85.Covered California executives are considering an extra enrollment window for those who missed the deadline to buy 2015 health insurance so they can avoid a tax penalty.
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If your income is limited, you may be eligible for free coverage through Medi-Cal. Those who do not have insurance through their employer or another government program can purchase insurance through this exchange. The law provides financial assistance to help individuals, families and small businesses pay for health insurance.Ĭovered California is the state's online marketplace for purchasing health insurance and getting financial assistance to help pay for it.
The Affordable Care Act aims to increase the number of Americans with health insurance and cut the cost of health care.
Background on the Affordable Care Act and Covered California
Talk to an enrollment counselor by callingįor more information on deadlines, plans and prices, see the federal government's 31.) You can also enroll in health insurance plans through Covered California within 60 days of a life-changing event such as getting married, getting divorced, or having a child. 1 – May 15, 2021, for anyone who is currently uninsured and eligible for Covered California. There is a special open enrollment period this year from Feb. to 4 p.m.Ħ1 or email Isabell Jordan you already have health insurance provided by your employer that is affordable, you do not need to do anything. UC San Diego Health's team of certified enrollment counselors can help you enroll in a Covered California plan with access to our doctors and services.
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