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What People Are Saying About Applying for Health Coverage through Covered California

“This will change my life for the better!! Can’t believe it’s true. As a self employed person I have been locked out of the healthcare system most people take for granted. I do pay out of pocket for healthcare and feel robbed every month! Thanks Obama!!” — Anonymous (via preliminary enrollment application survey)

“Simple, straightforward, and intuitive. I haven’t had health insurance since 1985, so this site has made it unexpectedly easy to enroll. Thank you.” — Anonymous (via preliminary enrollment application survey)

“I just finished the telephone application process … the phone operator was extremely helpful and nice. I’m now enrolled for January 1 coverage. Easy! Just call them. Skip all the frustration. I was on hold for less than 1 minute. So excited. Am self-employed and have been paying outrageous prices with horrible coverage ($6,000 deductible — which I never met because I’m never sick) Thank you!” — Jennifer (via Facebook)

“I was told this would be difficult and read in the news that this process was cumbersome. I was amazed to realize that none of that hype was in fact true and this process was not only very easy but also not demeaning or minimizing at all.” — Anonymous (via preliminary enrollment application survey) 

“I think you guys are doing an AWESOME JOB!!!!!! In the future, you will be regarded as the unsung heroes on the front lines of this great project. Thank you for your hard work!!” — Wendy (via Facebook)

“I find the new coverage provisions to be amazing compared to what was out there before. Many of the plans are cheaper than anything I’ve seen before and the one I chose has zero deductible.” — James (via Facebook)

“I called three times; all three representatives were fantastic! Friendly, knowledgeable and committed to my understanding and navigating your website. Excellent service.” — Anonymous (via enrollment preliminary application survey)

“Approved today. My premium went from over $1,800 a month because of a pre-existing condition. Through Covered California, it is $0. Thank you President Obama!!!” — Ellen (via Facebook)

“Such a relief that I’ll finally be covered.” — Nicole (via Twitter)

“It’s been 48 hours since my family signed up with Covered California and purchased better coverage while saving 5K a year!” — Blanca (via Twitter) 

These examples are from real Californians who have signed up for coverage using the www.CoveredCA.com website or through the Service Center.

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