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California's Health Enrollment Deadline Looms Amid Aid Cuts

12/31/2025

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California's Covered California enrollment deadline falls on Wednesday, coinciding with the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies.
To maintain coverage, enrollees must submit applications by that date.
California allocated nearly $200 million to assist those affected by the loss of federal aid, potentially supporting about 300,000 low-income enrollees.
Millions are expected to face higher healthcare costs.
In 2025, two million people enrolled in Covered California.

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Story summary

California's Covered California enrollment deadline falls on Wednesday, coinciding with the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies.
To maintain coverage, enrollees must submit applications by that date.
California allocated nearly $200 million to assist those affected by the loss of federal aid, potentially supporting about 300,000 low-income enrollees.
Millions are expected to face higher healthcare costs.
In 2025, two million people enrolled in Covered California.