Sacramento, CA – The final insurance companies have signed on the dotted line to offer coverage in California. Twelve health insurance companies have signed contracts through California’s new exchange as part of the federal health care law. Covered California says all 12 companies will offer individual plans starting in October, and six will offer small business plans.
“Covered California and the insurance companies participating in our marketplace have worked hard to secure these contracts, which will mean affordable health insurance plans for millions of people who currently have no coverage or whose coverage is too expensive,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee. “We are proud of the product mix, the robust provider network and the lower-than-expected premiums.”
Below is the list of companies offering individual plans:
• Alameda Alliance for Health
• Anthem Blue Cross of California
• Blue Shield of California
• Chinese Community Health Plan
• Contra Costa Health Plan
• Health Net
• Kaiser Permanente
• L.A. Care Health Plan
• Molina Healthcare
• Sharp Health Plan
• Valley Health Plan
• Western Health Advantage
Below is a list of companies offering small business plans:
• Blue Shield of California
• Chinese Community Health Plan
• Health Net
• Kaiser Permanente
• Sharp Health Plan
• Western Health Advantage
Sacramento, CA – The final insurance companies have signed on the dotted line to offer coverage in California. Twelve health insurance companies have signed contracts through California’s new exchange as part of the federal health care law. Covered California says all 12 companies will offer individual plans starting in October, and six will offer small business plans.
“Covered California and the insurance companies participating in our marketplace have worked hard to secure these contracts, which will mean affordable health insurance plans for millions of people who currently have no coverage or whose coverage is too expensive,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee. “We are proud of the product mix, the robust provider network and the lower-than-expected premiums.”
Below is the list of companies offering individual plans:
• Alameda Alliance for Health
• Anthem Blue Cross of California
• Blue Shield of California
• Chinese Community Health Plan
• Contra Costa Health Plan
• Health Net
• Kaiser Permanente
• L.A. Care Health Plan
• Molina Healthcare
• Sharp Health Plan
• Valley Health Plan
• Western Health Advantage
Below is a list of companies offering small business plans:
• Blue Shield of California
• Chinese Community Health Plan
• Health Net
• Kaiser Permanente
• Sharp Health Plan
• Western Health Advantage
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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