Hundreds of thousands of Californians previously shut out of Covered California — the state program that offers discounted health insurance — soon can participate, as the eligibility requirements are changing.
Any change that increases coverage for Californians, especially children, is a boon, Wright said.
The change comes as employers continue to shift insurance costs to families. According to a Kaiser Family FoundationNationally, about 5 million individuals are eligible only for unaffordable employer-provided insurance. More than half of those are children. Among adults, more women than men are caught in the glitch.
“There are families that can save thousands of dollars — middle-income families, lower-income families — that it’s going to make a significant change for,” Altman said. “There is value in helping people who have coverage to connect with lower-cost coverage.”“This is a big deal toward the goal of a government guarantee that everybody has access to affordable health coverage.
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