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Covered California Releases Enrollment Data for San Diego County

Data Continue to Show Strong Consumer Demand for Coverage

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — San Diego County had 47,950 consumers select an insurance plan through Covered California from Nov. 15, 2014, to Feb. 22, 2015.

San Diego County represents about 10 percent of nearly 500,000 new enrollments statewide. The county encompasses Covered California pricing region 19.


Covered California is offering a special-enrollment opportunity for consumers who did not know or understand there was a tax penalty for being uninsured in 2014 or who learned they may face a penalty for 2015. Consumers have until April 30, 2015, to apply for health coverage during special enrollment by attesting that they did not realize there was a tax penalty.

To attest to this fact, they can select “Informed of Tax Penalty Risk” when filling out an application at CoveredCA.com.

Although open enrollment has ended, consumers who experience a qualifying life event still can gain health insurance coverage through special enrollment in Covered California.

Qualifying life events include losing health coverage through a job, getting married or entering into a domestic partnership, having or adopting a child, changing where a person permanently lives or gaining citizenship. For a list of common types of qualifying events, visit www.CoveredCA.com.

Enrollment data by metal level and by insurance carrier for this region are included in the following charts.

Region 19 — San Diego County
Enrollment by Pricing Region*
Pricing Region
First Open Enrollment
Second Open Enrollment
19 San Diego County
121,900
8.7%
47,950
9.7%

Metal Level of Individuals Enrolled*
 Metal Level
First Open Enrollment
Second Open Enrollment
Minimum Coverage
1,975
1.6%
725
1.5%
Bronze
30,671
25.2%
17,014
35.5%
Silver
73,209
60.1%
26,013
54.3%
Gold
8,457
6.9%
2,239
4.7%
Platinum
7,588
6.2%
1,959
4.1%
Total
121,900
100.0%
47,950
100.0%
Carrier Selected of Individuals Enrolled*
 Carrier
First Open Enrollment
Second Open Enrollment
Anthem Blue Cross of California
23,302
19.1%
5,015
10.5%
Blue Shield of California
25,323
20.8%
7,077
14.8%
Health Net
39,214
32.2%
10,981
22.9%
Kaiser Permanente
20,315
16.7%
16,815
35.1%
Molina Healthcare
665
0.5%
671
1.4%
Sharp Health Plan
13,080
10.7%
7,391
15.4%
Total
121,899
100.0%
47,950
100.0%

* Data include individuals who finished their applications and selected plans through Feb. 22, 2015.
  Regional breakouts may not add up to statewide totals due to data reconciliations in process.

About Covered California
Covered California is the state’s marketplace for the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Covered California, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, was charged with creating a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and small businesses can get access to affordable health insurance plans. Covered California helps individuals determine whether they are eligible for premium assistance that is available on a sliding-scale basis to reduce insurance costs or whether they are eligible for low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal. Consumers can then compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget. Small businesses can purchase competitively priced health insurance plans and offer their employees the ability to choose from an array of plans and may qualify for federal tax credits.

Covered California is an independent part of the state government whose job is to make the new market work for California’s consumers. It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the governor and the Legislature. For more information about Covered California, please visit www.CoveredCA.com.