Health Insurance

Covered California hit a record number of enrollees this week, but over a million residents in the state are still uninsured, a little more than 10% are located in and around the North State

Native Americans disproportionately face higher rates of opioid addiction and overdose deaths. Now Medi-Cal will cover treatment provided by traditional healers.

California is one of four states that levies a tax penalty on uninsured households. Many people paying the fines are eligible for heavily subsidized health insurance through Covered California.

About 13% more people have signed up for health insurance through Covered California, so far, during this open enrollment period than in the same period last year. The deadline to sign up is 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 31.

Workers who lose employer-based health coverage during a strike or lockout will have access to a full-subsidy plan through Covered California.

Health insurance is now required by law in California, and starting in 2020, those without it will face significant fines. Though federal fines were cut…