Covered California
Coverage of Covered California in the Nexus archive.
- 1 in 4 Covered California Enrollees Could Get State Aid Under Newsom Proposal
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes expanding state aid to over 1 in 4 Covered California enrollees to offset rising health insurance costs after federal subsidies expired. California faces a $2.5 billion funding gap, while other states like New Mexico, Massachusetts, and New Jersey also use state funds to maintain Affordable Care Act affordability. Critics argue subsidies drive healthcare costs higher.
- Here's why 374,000 Californians have dropped their Covered CA insurance this year
374,000 Californians have canceled their Covered California insurance due to rising premiums and the loss of federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. The surge in healthcare costs has led many to forgo coverage, though the exact impact on uninsured rates remains unclear.
- Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution
Rising health insurance premiums have led many to seek cheaper alternative plans that don't meet ACA standards, sparking debate over their risks and benefits. Critics warn these plans lack essential protections, while proponents argue they prevent more people from becoming uninsured. States and the federal government are divided on regulating such options.
- Hospice fraud uses stolen identities for fake patients
The California Attorney General charged 21 individuals in a $267 million Medi-Cal hospice fraud ring, which used stolen identities from data breaches to enroll fake patients in shell hospice companies. Scammers billed the state for non-existent care, exploiting Medi-Cal through Covered California, with over $3.5 billion in estimated hospice fraud in Los Angeles County alone.