Covered California kicks off open enrollment period with event in Los Angeles

Covered California kicked off its open enrollment period with an event in Los Angeles , urging residents to take advantage of resources offered through its service.

The start of the open enrollment period under the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act comes as uncertainty continues over whether federal enhanced premium tax credits will be extended in 2026. The impasse in Congress has led to the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Executive Director Jessica Altman said this open enrollment period is coming at a crucial time when families are facing rising costs . According to Covered California, if the federal subsidies are not renewed by Congress , enrollees could face a preliminary weighted average rate increase of 10.3% for the 2026 coverage year.

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