Saying, "We've started strong," the health insurance exchange Covered California announced first-week signups of 16,311 households. About 28,700 individuals completed eligibility determinations. Another 27,305 households had partially gone through the online application process. Covered California CEO Peter Lee joked with reporters just before the Oct. 1 launch that maybe two people would sign up in October -- a month already ... (More)
Covered California opens its doors
October 2, 2013 Leave a Comment
Covered California is up and running. For the most part. "Our phone lines are humming, our web site is live, and we stand with thousands of Californians across the state as we kick off our effort to help educate and enroll millions of currently uninsured Californians," health exchange CEO Peter Lee said on opening day, Oct. 1. Lee isn't expecting a flood of sign-ups the first week -- in fact, he joked with reporters that only two ... (More)
Enrollment ‘day of action’
March 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
The nonprofit, nonpartisan group Enroll America plans a "national day of action" on March 23 -- the third anniversary of passage of the Affordable Care Act -- in order to spread the word about health insurance reform. The group is seeking hosts for "grassroots house parties" to encourage enrollment. It'll provide the materials to those who provide the attendees. Enroll America, based in Washington, says its mission is to ensure ... (More)
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