Covered California has nearly 2 million enrollees, a crucial initiative under the Affordable Care Act. Enrollment in the Bay Area increased significantly, with over 360,000 individuals participating. Despite this growth, the Congressional Budget Office forecasts worrying trends, suggesting that proposed policy changes could result in millions more uninsured by 2034. From 2021 to 2025, California's health insurance enrollments surged, particularly in Alameda and Santa Clara counties, where new enrollments and renewals were notably high, emphasizing the importance of continued access to health coverage as overall enrollments grew by 5.9% in the region.
Nearly 2 million people are enrolled in Covered California, highlighting the program's significant impact on health insurance access in the state.
Enrollment in Covered California grew steadily, showing a 39% increase in new enrollees and a 19% increase in renewals from 2021 to 2025.
The Congressional Budget Office warns that policy changes could lead to millions more uninsured by 2034, according to the article.
Alameda and Santa Clara counties led the region in enrollment growth, demonstrating a strong demand for health insurance in the Bay Area.
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