Covered California says on its website that health coverage will continue to take effect on Jan. 1 but the payment deadline has been extended to prevent consumers from feeling rushed to pay recently received invoices.
The agency says payments must be received by Jan. 15, not just postmarked before that date.
The nine-day payment extension comes after the number of consumers signing up for insurance on California's health insurance exchange surged late last year, overwhelming the agency's website and call centers.
In late December, Covered California said more than 400,000 people had signed up for policies through the exchange.
August 26, 2015More California voters support the Affordable Care Act, according to the latest Field Poll. And in a fresh round of findings, the survey shows broad support for raising California's minimum wage and cigarette tax.
June 2, 2014California chronic disease patients say new trends in insurance coverage for prescription drugs are discriminatory.
May 16, 2014Californians may be able to save money if they switch from COBRA health coverage to Covered California plans.
April 28, 2014Unauthorized immigrants in California would be eligible for Medi-Cal and the new health marketplace coverage under a bill before lawmakers this week.
April 17, 2014Covered California released final enrollment numbers today after a 6 month sign-up period.
April 10, 2014UPDATED -- (AP) -- A White House official says Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is resigning from the Obama administration.
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