Tag: Covered California

  • Second Opinion: What If I Get Sick Before My Obamacare Coverage Starts?

    Diane Matsumoto has helped her friend sign up for an affordable health plan through Covered California. But that doesn’t mean her friend can start scheduling check-ups. What happens between October and January? | Video Credit: Megan Burks By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the…

  • No Need for Haste in Signing Up for Covered California

    By Kenny Goldberg Some consumers have encountered long wait times and other glitches on Covered California, the state’s new online health insurance exchange. But officials say there’s no need for people to panic. Officials at Covered California admit there were some problems with their website and call centers during the first week of October. But…

  • Second Opinion: Can Domestic Partners Apply For Obamacare Together?

    Jacques Eicher’s out-of-state employer doesn’t cover domestic partners. Can the couple get coverage through California’s health insurance exchange? | Video Credit: Megan Burks By Megan Burks Second Opinion is a weekly Q-and-A series that answers questions from San Diegans on the Affordable Care Act. Ask yours here. The Question: How will insurance exchanges calculate household…

  • State Insurance Exchange Flooded Despite Shutdown

    By Dwane Brown Like a wave crashing on the shores of Ocean Beach, Covered California is officially open for business in San Diego despite the partial government shutdown. Dr. Robert Ross, with the California Endowment and a Covered California board member, said a new online marketplace to shop for health insurance is now open across…

  • Health Exchanges Open for Enrollment Next Week

    By Marissa Cabrera, Maureen Cavanaugh and Peggy Pico Click here to listen to Speak City Heights reporter Megan Burks on KPBS Midday Edition. It’s been a long wait for both supporters and opponents of the Affordable Care Act. But the main provisions of Obamacare are about to be rolled out to the public. A week…