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December 31st deadline approaching for Covered California health insurance enrollment
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (395+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Covered California is urging all uninsured residents to explore their health insurance options before the Dec. 31 deadline. Officials at Covered California say the deadline ensures coverage for the entire year of 2026. The open-enrollment period for 2026 ends on Jan....
Oroville Hospital issues statement after hospital employees raise concerns over paper paychecks not clearing, not getting paid
1+ week, 4+ day ago (64+ words) The Oroville Hospital has released a statement after employees reached out to Action News Now about their paychecks and direct deposits not going through or getting bounced by their banks. The Oroville Hospital has released a statement after employees reached…...
Covered California's 2026 open enrollment starts
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (239+ words) Federal enhanced premium tax credits, which have made premiums more affordable, are set to expire at the end of the year. Without Congressional action, premiums could rise by 97% on average for more than 1.7 million Californians. This situation could particularly impact…...
Covered California providing assistance to DACA recipients facing insurance loss
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (248+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - More than 2,300 DACA recipients in California will lose their Affordable Care Act health insurance due to recent federal rule changes. The affected individuals will see their coverage terminated on August 31, 2025. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)…...
California Insurance Commissioner Lara expands, strengthens mental health access for Californians through new regulations
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (276+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. - California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara has enacted significant regulations to enforce the state's Mental Health Parity Act. The effort aims to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. The new regulations follow Senate Bill 855, authored…...