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Covered California 2021-2022 Open Enrollment Period: November 1 – January 31
Open enrollment is the period during which individuals an families can purchase health insurance for the upcoming year. During Open Enrollment you can apply without a Qualifying Life Event.
Our Commitment
We help individuals, families, and employers understand and select the best health plan that meets their needs. Covered California offers four levels of coverage: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Insurance companies pay a portion of covered services, and the benefits offered within each level are the same no matter which insurance company you choose.
Individuals and Families
Covered California was created to help Californians compare, afford and enroll in brand-name health insurance plans. Most people who enroll receive financial help, and everyone is guaranteed the same, high-quality coverage. Approximately 90% of Covered California enrollees get financial help. How much financial help depends on your household income, family size and where you live.
Small Businesses
Covered California for Small Business Covered California for Small Business (CCSB) is a health insurance marketplace specifically designed for small businesses. Covered California provides small businesses with 100 or fewer full-time equivalent employees a choice of competitively priced health insurance plans from private insurance companies, so both the employer and their employees can find a plan that fits their needs and budget. It is the only place where qualified small businesses* are able to qualify for federal tax credits to help pay for the cost of providing health coverage to employees.
Small businesses have the option to enroll in small business health insurance plans at any time throughout the year. Once an employer has enrolled, coverage and premiums are guaranteed for 12 months from the coverage effective date. Newly eligible employees may be added during the plan year.