United Ways of California is an active partner with Covered California. Covered California is the place where Californians can get brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. It’s the only place to get federal premium assistance to help you buy private insurance from a range of plans. That means you may qualify for a discount on private insurance, or get health insurance through the state’s Medi-Cal program. Either way, you’ll get great health coverage.  Premiums are available for people up to 600% of the Federal Poverty Level. 

Special Enrollment - People who experience a qualifying life event can enroll in a health plan through Covered California even outside of the open-enrollment period. Read more about special enrollment and qualifying life events here.

*Open Enrollment - October 15, 2019 - January 31, 2020

*Renewals - October 15, 2019 - November 15, 2019

   *May be subject to change 

Medi-Cal enrollment is open all year!

United Ways Certified Enrollment Counselors can provide information and assist you with plan renewals and new applications.  

United Way Fresno-Madera
Jasmin Ortega
jortega@uwfm.org

United Way of the Inland Valleys (Riverside)
Isabel Sanchez
isanchez@uwiv.org

United Way of Northern California
Camille Smith
csmith@norcalunitedway.org

Eric Aguello
arguellobooks@gmail.com

United Way of Ventura County
Catherine Pedrosa
catherine.pedrosa@vcunitedway.org
(805) 485-6288 x270

Orange County United Way
Martha Nydia Patarroyo
marthap@unitedwayoc.org
(949) 263-6155

United Ways of California (West LA County)
Danielle Kilchenstein
dkilchenstein@unitedwaysca.org
(877) 355-8922 x12

Steps for Coverage

SHOP AND COMPARE

Enter some information about yourself to get a quick estimate of what you would pay for health insurance. The lower your income, the more we can help!

APPLY

Like what you see? You’re ready to apply! You’ll need your income information, ID, proof of citizenship or lawlful presence, Social Security number and ZIP code.

NEED HELP?

You can get free help on the phone or in your neighborhood. Find your local United Way or call 211. You can also call Covered California (800) 300-1506 or “Find Local Help” from Covered California.

REVIEW YOUR CHOICES

See and review your private insurance options and how much they will cost. Select the health and dental plans you want. You may find out you qualify for Medi-Cal.

PAY YOUR BILL

You may be able to make your first month’s payment online, or you can wait for the bill to come in the mail.

YOU'RE COVERED

Congratulations! You and your family can enjoy the peace of mind of knowing you have health insurance. Be sure to start using your coverage to get the care that you need.