Health CareOregon-Based Insurer Rejected From Covered CaliforniaDecember 23, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California seems to have missed an opportunity to increase competition in its marketplace this next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
When A Marketplace Only Offers One Health InsurerDecember 18, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneIn 22 Northern California counties, some health insurance customers have only one carrier choice in Covered California. We go to a rural community north of Quincy to find out what that's like. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Extends Enrollment Deadline, Urges More Sign-UpsDecember 17, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s health insurance exchange is extending the enrollment deadline for people who want their coverage to start on New Year’s Day … from this past Monday, to Sunday, December 21. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Border Residents Grapple with Out-of-State Health Insurance RestrictionsDecember 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneAnthem Blue Cross, the largest insurer in Covered California's Northern California region, ended an out-of-state benefit for individual planholders this year. Blue Shield of California plans in the region also restrict care to within state lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Setting Strong Enrollment PaceDecember 10, 2014 | Katie OrrThe open enrollment period for Covered California began less than a month ago. But the pace of applications and enrollments has already exceeded last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentFear Deterring Immigrants From Accessing ServicesDecember 3, 2014 | Katie OrrCalifornia offers several services for both documented and undocumented immigrants. But fears about deportation deter many people from taking advantage of the benefits offered to them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Enrollment Looks Better Than Last YearNovember 20, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California says this year’s early health insurance enrollment is looking more promising than last year’s. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOpen Enrollment For Second Year Of Covered California Starts SaturdayNovember 14, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California staff members are on a statewide bus tour visiting 21 cities in order to raise awareness about the start of open enrollment this Saturday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezAsk Emily: Open EnrollmentNovember 14, 2014With open enrollments in full swing, we'll talk to the Center For Health Reporting's Emily Bazar about what people need to know to choose health insurance. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCovered California Open EnrollmentNovember 14, 2014It’s time to sign up for health insurance. Enrollment starts Saturday for Covered California, the state’s insurance exchange that’s part of the Affordable Care Act. On Insight we’ll check on Covered California’s Year Two. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.