California Responds to COVID-19 Emergency by Providing Path to Coverage for Millions of Californians
Covered California Expands Special Enrollment and Medi-Cal Seeks Waivers to Foster Coverage
- Effective immediately, anyone uninsured and eligible to enroll in health care coverage through Covered California can sign up through the end of June.
- The Department of Health Care Services announces new steps to help those eligible for Medi-Cal sign up easily and get immediate coverage.
- The moves come amid widespread disruption in the lives and livelihoods of Californians as public health officials seek to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
- All medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19 are free of charge, and all health plans available through Medi-Cal and Covered California offer telehealth options.
- These actions build on increased state subsidies and the implementation of a state penalty, both of which took effect in January 2020.
