Written by Vivian Aguilar
CV Journalism Collaboration
Insurer and health care provider Kaiser Permanente plans to close applications for its community health program at the end of this month.
According to a Kaiser press release, the program provides a “comprehensive and comprehensive service to low-income adults and children in California who don’t earn enough to buy private insurance but earn too much to qualify for Medi-Cal.” It provides “affordable” medical care.
Online applications began in early November last year. The last day to apply is Friday, January 31st. Anyone can apply, regardless of residence status.
“Even with Medi-Cal expansion in 2024, too many Californians will remain uninsured,” Yvette Radford, Kaiser Permanente Northern California vice president of external affairs and regional affairs, said in a release. mentioned in. “The Community Health Care Program will help address this gap and bring Kaiser Permanente’s high-quality care and coverage to Californians in the areas we serve.”
Launched in fall 2023, the program is an expansion of the company’s charitable health insurance program, which initially targeted low-income children.
Applicants must not have access to any other health insurance (including work benefits, Medi-Cal, or Covered California) and have an annual income of no more than three times the federal poverty level (up to $45,180 for an individual, or up to four people) (up to $93,600 for a family). – I live in a Kaiser service area.
Kaiser said the program provides care without a monthly premium, and most services do not require members to pay copays or copays.
“CHCP members have access to the same Kaiser Permanente physician care, resources and services as all Kaiser Permanente members at all Kaiser Permanente facilities,” the company said in an emailed statement.
Two organizations, the Diocese of Stockton and El Consiglio Catholic Charities, across San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties, are assisting residents interested in applying for the program.
