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SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California has registered more than 1.8 million people, reaching a record high with just over a week until the first public registration deadline on December 31st.
With this open enrollment, 143,686 Californians were enrolled in 2025 coverage as of Dec. 14, an increase of 3 percent from the same period last year.
An additional 1,647,162 Californians have renewed their insurance so far, a 4% increase over the same period last year.
“A record 1.8 million Californians have already signed up for coverage in 2025, but as history teaches us, next week will be the busiest time for new enrollments,” said Covered California Executive Director. Jessica Altman said. “We know that the most financial assistance ever provided through the Affordable Care Act will be available here in California in 2025 for all uninsured Californians. Now is the time to take advantage of this financial assistance and start the new year off with affordability – branded health insurance and peace of mind for you and your family. ”
With the first general enrollment deadline of Dec. 31 quickly approaching, Covered California is urging consumers to enroll now to enroll for health coverage throughout 2025 starting Jan. 1. I’m calling out. General enrollment ends on January 31st. .
Almost half of the new registrants come from four Southern California counties (Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino), with 68,095 enrollments.
Additionally, nearly 39,000 new registrants identified as Latino, and nearly 28,000 Asian Americans have signed up for coverage to date. More than 33,000 white Californians, 4,000 black Californians are registered, and more than 28,000 Californians have not disclosed their race/ethnicity.
Despite continued progress, the most recent data from the California Insurance Market Simulation (CalSIM), a model created by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, shows that 591,000 people are eligible for subsidies from Covered California. It shows that there are nearly 1.3 million Californians who are uninsured. ) or eligible for Medi-Cal (675,000 people) and live throughout the state.
Figure 1: Nearly 1.3 million uninsured Californians are eligible for financial assistance.
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California cost-sharing reduction program highlights strong support
In 2025, Covered California will provide more financial assistance to Californians than ever before. Covered California will reduce the cost of access for consumers by lowering their out-of-pocket costs, building on existing federal subsidies that help pay for health insurance premiums. We are strengthening our cost burden reduction program. All three Silver cost reduction plans are deductible.
The following people can use the self-pay burden reduction system. all Californians with incomes above 200 percent of the federal poverty level ($30,120 per person, $62,400 for a family of four) continue to receive the higher level of benefits, while those below 200 percent of the federal poverty level continue to receive the higher level of benefits. You can enjoy it.
In 2024, nearly 800,000 existing California enrollees will be taking advantage of the program, and more than 100,000 new enrollees will take advantage of these cost savings and enhanced benefits in 2025. I am eligible to receive it. That means nearly 1.1 million enrollees have already enrolled in the enhanced 2025 Silver plan. .
Almost 90% of Covered California enrollees receive financial assistance. Two-thirds of these enrollees qualify for health insurance that costs less than $10 a month, and nearly half could qualify for a comprehensive silver plan at that price.
Registering for coverage is easy
Consumers can learn more about their options by visiting CoveredCA.com. There, you can easily see if you qualify for financial assistance and see coverage options in your area. If you want to learn more about your coverage options, you can also:
· Get free and confidential phone support in a variety of languages from more than 14,000 certified agencies and community-based organizations across the state. These organizations provide free and confidential support in the consumer’s preferred language or dialect.
· Ask a certified registrar to call you for free assistance.
· Use Covered California’s online calculator.
· Call Covered California at (800) 300-1506.
Californians who waive health insurance will be subject to penalties by the state Franchise Tax Board. The penalty for not purchasing insurance for the entire year is at least $900 for each adult in the household and $450 for each dependent child under 18. A family of four going uninsured for a year could face a penalty of at least $2,700.
About Covered California
Covered California is the state’s health insurance marketplace where Californians can find affordable, high-quality coverage from top insurance companies. Covered California is the only place where eligible individuals can receive sliding scale financial assistance to reduce their premiums. Consumers can compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that best fits their health needs and budget. Depending on their income, some consumers may be eligible for low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal programs.
Covered California is an organization independent of the state government whose mission is to make the health insurance market work for California consumers. It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the governor and the Legislature. For more information about Covered California, please visit www.CoveredCA.com.
