Health CareCovered California enrollment starts with extra federal boost for low and middle-income familiesNovember 1, 2021 | Sammy CaiolaEnrollment for Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is now open. And this year, health officials say there is extra federal assistance available to low and middle-income families. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Individual Health Insurance Rates To Increase SlightlyJuly 9, 2019People who buy their own health insurance in California next year will see their rates increase by less than 1%, the lowest jump in five years that state officials attribute to a new law that taxes most people who refuse to buy coverage.
Health CareCovered California Premiums To Rise Nearly 9 PercentJuly 19, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaPremiums in California’s individual marketplace will increase for the fifth consecutive year, due in part to federal changes and a predicted departure of healthy consumers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California's Outreach Budget Is Huge, Despite Federal CutsNovember 3, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia's health marketplace is pushing hard this open enrollment season to counter threats from the federal level. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUniversal Coverage Hearings Begin In California AssemblyOctober 24, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaA special committee formed by Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon will discuss options for universal health care this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSome Covered California Members Will See Increase In Premium RatesOctober 12, 2017Covered California says that without a promise of federal subsidies from the Trump administration, they need to add a surcharge to the silver tier to keep the market stable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California For Small Business Remains Immune To Market UncertaintySeptember 11, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaPremium rates for Covered California's small business sector will increase slightly, but not nearly as much as the individual market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Premiums To Rise 12.5 Percent In 2018August 1, 2017 | Julia MitricCalifornians enrolled in Covered California will see premiums rise by an average of 12.5 percent next year. And Anthem Blue Cross of California is withdrawing from most regions of the state. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia To Release 2018 Rates Under Affordable Care ActAugust 1, 2017(AP) - California officials are preparing to release next year's monthly premiums for people who buy individual insurance plans under former President Barack Obama's health care overhaul.
Health CareObamacare 'Skinny Repeal' Fails. What's Next For California?July 28, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaAfter days of debate, the Senate failed to pass the "skinny repeal" of Obamacare. Health Care Reporter Sammy Caiola explains reactions in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
