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Covered California is a marketplace for health insurance

Covered California is a marketplace for health insurance

Covered California is California's official health insurance marketplace. Just like a farmers market brings together different vendors in one place, we bring together health plans from trusted insurance companies so you can compare and choose.

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Grocery Support Program
Child Scholarship Account Program
What it offers
A reloadable debit card for groceries
Up to $1,000 in your child's CalKIDS scholarship account
Who may be invited
Enrollees with a chronic health condition and household income at or below 250% of the federal poverty level
Enrollees with California-born children under 18 months old
What you may need to do
Reply to FORWARD's invitation and complete enrollment
Complete well-child visits and vaccines; claim your child's CalKIDS account
Availability
Limited — first come, first served
Limited — first come, first served

  • Find your letter from Covered California 1

    Family members may get different eligibility results. Read each one carefully before choosing coverage.

  • Choose a Covered California plan, if eligible

    If someone qualifies for a Covered California plan, they may be able to choose one online. Compare premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and doctor networks.

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About Blue Shield of California

About Blue Shield of California

Blue Shield of California is a California-based not-for-profit health insurance company dedicated to providing access to high-quality care at an affordable price.


Blue shield of California website
Plan comparison
Plan Tier
Monthly PaymentDeductiblePlan Coversof average annual costYou PayPreventive CareOut-of-Pocket Maximum
BronzeBronze
TranquiloHighest60%more40%FreeIndividual: $9,800
Family: $`9,600
SilverSilver
LowHighest*60%*40%FreeIndividual: $9,800
Family: $`9,600
GoldGold
LowHighest60%40%FreeIndividual: $9,800
Family: $`9,600
PlatinumPlatinum
LowHighest60%40%FreeIndividual: $9,800
Family: $`9,600

  • Open Enrollment

    Once a year, everyone can apply for coverage with no qualifying reason needed. If you miss this window, you’ll need to wait unless something changes in your life.

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    Once a year, everyone can apply for coverage with no qualifying reason needed. If you miss this window, you’ll need to wait unless something changes in your life.