2023 Open Enrollment Dates for Covered California

If you are not eligible for California Medi-Cal in California, you may qualify for a Covered California plan. In fact, based on your income, you may be eligible for subsidies to help you pay for your health insurance plan under the Enhanced Silver Plans program. However, you have to apply for Covered California in order to receive benefits. In this post, we will cover everything you need to know about the upcoming 2023 Open Enrollment Dates for Covered California. If you already have a plan, you will have to re-enroll.

Continue reading below for open enrollment details for Covered California.

Table of Contents:

• 2023 Open Enrollment Dates for Covered California
• Covered California Special Enrollment Period
• Do I have to re-enroll in Covered California every year?
• What is the income limit for Covered California 2022?

2023 Open Enrollment Dates for Covered California

2023 Open enrollment for Covered California plans begins November 1, 2022, and ends January 31, 2023.

However, once you enroll, your healthcare coverage does not start immediately.

If you sign up for coverage in the upcoming open enrollment cycle, your coverage will not begin until January 1st, 2023.

Individuals with special qualifying life events can enroll at any time of the year. See details about special open enrollment below.

Additionally, Medi-Cal enrollment is also year-round.

Plans are effective based on the following deadlines:

• December 15th for a January 1st effective date
• January 15th for a February 1st effective date

Covered California Special Enrollment Period

If you experience a qualifying life event, you can enroll in a Covered California health insurance plan outside of the normal open enrollment period.

Most special enrollment periods last 60 days from the date of the qualifying life event.

Also, for most qualifying life events, your coverage will start on the first day of the following month after you select a plan.

Here is a list of the most common life events with corresponding deadlines.

Do I have to re-enroll in Covered California every year?

Yes, you have to re-enroll each year for Covered California health plans in order to continue your health insurance coverage.

Additionally, Medi-Cal members must renew their coverage each year to keep their health care benefits.

What is the income limit for Covered California in 2023?

Open Enrollment Dates for Covered California Summary

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Questions?

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• Kaiser Permanente Medi-Cal Sign Up Guide
• Medi-Cal in Orange County (2022 Guide)
• Medi-Cal Phone Number (Speak to a Live Person)
• Appeal an IHSS Provider Denial
• Report Medi-Cal Fraud