Covered California Enrollees Face 97% Cost Hike as Open Enrollment Begins
Covered California enrollees face a potential 97% increase in monthly health care costs, as open enrollment begins on Nov. 1. This could lead to coverage drops for many, including a 21-year-old college student and a 62-year-old disabled retiree.
The government shutdown, now in its second week, has sparked a debate over health care costs. If federal tax subsidies for Covered California end, costs could double for some enrollees. Around two million low- and middle-income Californians could be affected.
Michael Lee-Chang, a Covered California enrollee, could see his monthly health insurance cost jump from $900 to $1,300. Desiree Brannon, a 62-year-old with several medical conditions, relies heavily on her coverage and cannot afford a significant increase.
With open enrollment starting on Nov. 1, Covered California enrollees are bracing for potential cost increases. The debate over health care costs continues as the shutdown enters its second week, leaving many Californians uncertain about their coverage.
