Now is the time to make changes or enroll in a new health plan either on or off the Exchange. The penalty for not having health insurance in 2016 has increased to a tax penalty of $695 per adult, $347.50 per child or 2.5% of income (whichever is greater). It’s important to note that the…
Open Enrollment for Covered CA, aka Obamacare, aka Healthcare Reform runs November 1, 2015 to January 31, 2016. Refer to the income guide lines to see if you qualify for premium assistance. For assistance with enrollment, please contact kelley@clarkirish.com.
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California announced its rates for 2016 and unveiled which health insurance companies will be offering plans through the marketplace. The statewide weighted average increase will be 4 percent, which is lower than last year’s increase of 4.2 percent and represents a dramatic change from the trends that individuals faced in the…
If you or someone in your household enrolled in Covered CA in 2014, you’ll need to fill out a new tax form this year. When you receive form 1095-A in the mail, you’ll need to save this documentation for your tax appointment.
Pediatric Dental Care Embedded in Standard Plans for 2015; Also New in 2015 Are Optional Family Dental Plans That Will Offer Coverage for Adults SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California is offering new family dental plans to consumers who enroll in health insurance coverage in 2015. Additionally, all individual health insurance plans sold through the Covered…
Identity Proofing Required as of August 4, 2014 New Job Aid Available As of today, August 4, 2014, with Covered California’s new enrollment system release, consumers are now required to submit proof of identity when applying for coverage. This process can be completed by a consumer or with your help as their Certified Insurance Agent. Identity…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Line: (916) 205-8403 July 31, 2014 COVERED CALIFORNIA ANNOUNCES RATES FOR 2015; RIGOROUS NEGOTIATIONS WITH HEALTH INSURANCE COMPANIES KEEP RATE INCREASES LOW AND CHOICES ROBUST Strong Enrollment for 2014 Prompts Balanced Risk Pool and Competition. …
Notices with Incorrect Open Enrollment DatesIn the past two weeks, about 11,000 Denial of Coverage notices were generated and sent to consumers with the incorrect Open Enrollment dates for the Individual Marketplace. These notices were sent to consumers that applied outside of Covered California’s Open Enrollment period. Although the dates indicated were correct at…
