Health Insurance in California: What You Need to Know
California's health insurance market is one of the most regulated and comprehensive in the country. Covered California, the state's ACA marketplace, offers extensive plan options and subsidies. Understanding California-specific rules helps you maximize coverage and minimize costs.
California runs Covered California — its own ACA marketplace with more plan options
California requires insurers to cover domestic partners — affecting family plan definitions
Medi-Cal expanded eligibility provides free or low-cost coverage to qualifying residents
California has strict mental health parity laws — coverage must match physical health benefits