Health Care Reform
What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
The ACA was enacted with the goals of increasing the quality and affordability of health insurance, lowering the uninsured rate by expanding public and private insurance coverage, and reducing the costs of healthcare for individuals and the government.
Covered California is the state’s marketplace for the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Covered California, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, was charged with creating a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and small businesses can get access to affordable health insurance plans.
Covered California helps individuals determine whether they are eligible for premium assistance that is available on a sliding-scale basis to reduce insurance costs or whether they are eligible for low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal. Consumers can then compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget.
The Covered California Shop and Compare Tool
Applying? Renewing? Get answers here.
How to get ready now
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Find Health Insurance
Covered California |
Individuals
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Families with Children |
Young Adults Under Age 26
Can children stay on a parent's plan through age 26? Health Reform Helps Young Adults
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| Seniors |
People with Disabilities
Health Reform Helps People with Disabilities |
Businesses
Health Insurance for small businesses What do small businesses need to know? |
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Health Care Providers |
Frequently Asked Questions About Covered California
Tax Penalties - The Fee You Pay If You Don't Have Health Coverage
CONOZCA SUS DERECHOS
¿Es arriesgado solicitar un seguro o recibir cuidado de salud?
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Is it safe to apply for health insurance or seek health care?
