https://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3m25v2x2vps2fAfter today, this channel will no longer be active. Follow us at @coveredca.bsky.social to stay informed and ensure that you continue receiving key updates.01 Oct 2025 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3m25v2x2vps2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lz56xuhwnc2p#AB144 was signed into law by @governor.ca.gov this week, ensuring that @capublichealth.bsky.social’s immunization records are informed by scientific recommendations. CoveredCA's enrollees will continue to have access these critical health tools. Read full release: https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/09/17/covered-california-statement-on-official-immunization-recommendations-from-the-california-department-of-public-health/18 Sep 2025 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lz56xuhwnc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lxxgnzmot22g“Skyrocketing health insurance premiums are the last thing Americans need right now,” said @CoveredCA's Executive Director Jessica Altman while joining other #ACA SBM leaders to ask Congress to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits by Sept. 30. More: https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/09/03/americans-to-face-significantly-higher-insurance-costs-in-2026-if-tax-credits-are-not-renewed/03 Sep 2025 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxxgnzmot22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lxx4igy7d225Last month, @CoveredCA’s Executive Director, Jessica Altman joined the California Medical Association @CMAdocs Symposium for a fireside chat with @CalPERS to discuss federal changes to #ACA marketplaces and the potential impact of expiring enhanced premium tax credits in 2026.03 Sep 2025 17:05 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxx4igy7d225https://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lweu24t32s2yThe rate change for @CoveredCA’s 2026 Plans is 10.3%, but it could come down if Congress extends the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. We are urging lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to extend the enhanced subsidies and keep #ACA #healthcare affordable. Read more: https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/08/14/covered-california-rates-and-plans-for-2026-consumer-affordability-on-the-line-with-uncertainty-surrounding-federal-premium-tax-credit-extension/14 Aug 2025 17:21 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lweu24t32s2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lveaxa7tbc2wImportant Update: Due to federal rule changes, more than 2,300 #DACA recipients in California will lose #ACA coverage through Covered California starting Aug. 31, 2025. We’re here to provide resources and support for impacted individuals. Learn more: covrdca.com/4mlCECA https://covrdca.com/4mlCECA01 Aug 2025 18:14 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lveaxa7tbc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lt35fcpo2s2u“We risk reversing a decade of progress,” warns Covered California's CMO Dr. Monica Soni in her critical conversation about the #ACA and the pending Reconciliation Bill in @aneela.bsky.social's latest article on #healthcare for AsAmNews. Read more: https://asamnews.com/2025/07/01/one-big-beautiful-bill-endangers-healthcare-access/03 Jul 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lt35fcpo2s2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lsmu72skmc2pMillions are at risk of losing #healthcare coverage due to the pending #Reconciliation bill. Statement from #ACA state-based marketplace leaders from @CoveredCA,@NYStateofHealth,@YourHealthIdaho,@HealthConnector,@C4HCO,@PennieOfficial & more: https://statemarketplacenetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/SBM-Reconciliaiton-Statement-June.27.25.pdf28 Jun 2025 00:04 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsmu72skmc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lsmmsbujhc2z#STATEMENT: @CoveredCA's Jessica Altman on the Supreme Court's #ACA decision: “We applaud the decision by the Supreme Court, and while promising, there is still work to be done to ensure all Americans have access to quality, affordable health insurance.” https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/27/us/supreme-court-preventative-care.html27 Jun 2025 21:52 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lsmmsbujhc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lrtdn46f4c2qA new poll from @KFF shows the favorability of the #ACA among Americans is at an all-time high of 66% with approval for #Medicaid at 83%. The bill currently in Senate committees would force millions off of #healthcare coverage, including up to 1/3 of @CoveredCA's 1.98M enrollees17 Jun 2025 20:31 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrtdn46f4c2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lpmy5pvn2c24Jessica Altman, @CoveredCA’s executive director, warns that letting enhanced #ACA premium tax credits expire in 2025 could raise #healthcare premiums by 93%, potentially making coverage unaffordable for hundreds of thousands of Californians. https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/potential-impact-marketplace-enhanced-premium-tax-credit-expiration20 May 2025 20:59 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpmy5pvn2c24https://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lpmvu3utpk2jAfter reviewing the Reconciliation bill moving through the House of Representatives, @CoveredCA finds it would lead to more red tape, a shorter #ACA open-enrollment period, increases in #healthcare costs and the loss of coverage for millions of Americans. https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/05/20/statement-on-proposed-health-provisions-in-house-reconciliation-bill/20 May 2025 20:18 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lpmvu3utpk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3loml4eaw7k2bWe're on a mission to lower health care costs for Californians. Our Executive Director, Jessica Altman met with @Pelosi.house.gov to discuss access, equity & affordability. We’re proud to continue providing Californians with high-quality health coverage!07 May 2025 23:41 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3loml4eaw7k2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lmukomew6s2rThe @coveredcanews.bsky.social Board welcomes Craig Cornett as its newest member. The former CEO of @cahforg.bsky.social has 42 years of experience in public and nonprofit service. His expertise and leadership will help us continue serving all Californians. More: https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/04/15/covered-california-welcomes-craig-cornett-to-its-board-of-directors/15 Apr 2025 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lmukomew6s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3ll5apqtbvk2b#MondayMotivation:@coveredca.bsky.social is celebrating the Affordable Care Act's 15th Anniversary with record-high enrollment of nearly 2M. Statement from executive director Jessica Altman on how the #ACA has brought needed #healthcare to millions of #Californians: https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/03/24/with-record-high-enrollment-covered-california-celebrates-the-15th-anniversary-of-the-historic-affordable-care-act/24 Mar 2025 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ll5apqtbvk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lketyhdrnk2mDr. Monica Soni, CMO of @coveredca.bsky.social, was the keynote speaker for @keckmedicineusc.bsky.social's California Consortium for Cancer Health Equity Symposium on Thursday discussing what the exchange has done in the #ACA era to improve cancer outcomes and reduce disparities across the state.15 Mar 2025 00:17 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lketyhdrnk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3ljql4e7ydk2wDr. Monica Soni unveiled the second phase of @coveredca.bsky.social's Quality Transformation Initiative with three Population Health Investments. The exchange will provide grocery support and invest in @calkidsprogram.bsky.social for qualifying members. More: https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/03/06/covered-california-announces-launch-of-population-health-investments-in-conjunction-with-its-quality-transformation-initiative/06 Mar 2025 22:45 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3ljql4e7ydk2whttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3linoblydts2yNearly 2 million Californians are enrolled in #ACA #healthcare coverage at the end of @coveredca.bsky.social's #OpenEnrollment. The record-high enrollment comes as Californians take advantage of the enhanced federal subsidies that are in jeopardy beyond 2025. More: https://www.coveredca.com/newsroom/news-releases/2025/02/20/covered-california-reaches-landmark-achievement-with-nearly-2-million-enrolled-as-open-enrollment-concludes/21 Feb 2025 01:39 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3linoblydts2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lh2wm6rkxk2z#LetsTalkHealth Sacramento as #OpenEnrollment ends at midnight and Jessica Altman of @coveredca.bsky.social was joined by Congresswoman @dorismatsui.bsky.social, NAMI’s Nancy Eldred and hosted by One Community Health’s Dr. Eric Wilson to discuss the deadline and importance of #mentalhealth services31 Jan 2025 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh2wm6rkxk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lh2og46b4s2mToday marks the last day of #OpenEnrollment for 2025 #ACA coverage. @coveredca.bsky.social will end the season with a record-high number of enrollees and California’s lowest uninsured rate on record, with over 1.9 million enrollees as of mid-January. Learn more and sign up now at CoveredCA.com.31 Jan 2025 18:56 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lh2og46b4s2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lgyjqgvrtk2j#LetsTalkHealth Fresno as Jessica Altman of @coveredca.bsky.social was joined by Justin Preas and Dr. Arlin Venturina of United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley and Graciela Anaya of the Central Valley Asthma Collaborative to discuss the upcoming Jan. 31 deadline for #OpenEnrollment.30 Jan 2025 22:27 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgyjqgvrtk2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lgw2273eqs26With the Jan. 31 deadline for #OpenEnrollment upcoming, Jessica Altman of @coveredca.bsky.social was joined by Dr. Luke Bergmann of San Diego County, Kellsie Michael of Family Health Centers San Diego and Cathryn Nacario of NAMI to discuss vital mental health services available through the #ACA.29 Jan 2025 22:40 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgw2273eqs26https://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lgvdmhrn7s2hThis #OpenEnrollment, @coveredca.bsky.social is here to help Californians save on quality health insurance and access the #healthcare they need by providing record financial assistance for #ACA coverage. Learn more and sign up before the Jan. 31 deadline at CoveredCA.com29 Jan 2025 15:59 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgvdmhrn7s2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lgqhiguulk2m1 in 3 Spanish speakers say that health insurance documents are rarely available in their preferred language. Through the #LetsTalkHealth program, @coveredca.bsky.social provides resources in 14 languages to help improve health literacy for Californians. Learn more at CoveredCA.com/Lets-Talk-Health27 Jan 2025 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgqhiguulk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lggccpq4h2251 in 4 Californians say the process to enroll or to renew health insurance is challenging. We're here to help this #OpenEnrollment. @coveredca.bsky.social created a step-by-step guide to help simplify the process. Read it now: www.CoveredCA.com/pdfs/Covered-California-Brochure_English.pdf23 Jan 2025 16:26 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lggccpq4h225https://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lgbct5xcrs2iNearly 75% of Californians with low income report skipping #healthcare in the past year due to cost. This #ACA #OpenEnrollment, @coveredca.bsky.social is offering more financial assistance than ever before, making care more affordable and accessible. Learn more and sign up at CoveredCA.com.21 Jan 2025 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lgbct5xcrs2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lg23d7oybs2c#LetsTalkHealth Sacramento as @coveredca.bsky.social’s Dr. Monica Soni visited Angela DeShields of Greater Sacramento Urban League and was joined by Sierra Health Foundation’s Shelley Jones and Derrell & Tina Roberts of the Roberts Family Development Center to discuss #healthcare and #OpenEnrollment18 Jan 2025 19:49 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lg23d7oybs2chttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lfvf3li4p222With #OpenEnrollment ongoing, @coveredca.bsky.social visited KTSF’s Mina Li to let the #BayArea know about the Jan. 31 deadline to get #ACA #healthcare coverage for 2025. Over 171K uninsured in the Greater Bay Area are eligible for financial help through #CoveredCA or no-cost Medi-Cal.16 Jan 2025 23:00 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfvf3li4p222https://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lfumg52urs2wThis #OpenEnrollment, @coveredca.bsky.social is maximizing the power of visual storytelling to engage with Californians and provide information about health insurance. Our new “Health in the Fields” comic book is a free educational resource for consumers. Learn more at CoveredCA.com/Lets-Talk-Health16 Jan 2025 15:39 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfumg52urs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/coveredcanews.bsky.social/post/3lfpqbjhqos2cThis #OpenEnrollment, @coveredca.bsky.social has more financial support available for #ACA #healthcare coverage than ever before. This record assistance makes health insurance even more affordable for the 1.3M uninsured Californians who qualify. Learn more and sign up at CoveredCA.com.14 Jan 2025 17:04 +0000at://did:plc:a7c46extxnoxoz7ysrlpbpxb/app.bsky.feed.post/3lfpqbjhqos2c