California Health Benefit Exchange.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
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Overview
This bill updates the California Health Benefit Exchange (Exchange) to streamline health coverage enrollment for eligible individuals. Starting July 1, 2027, the Exchange will be authorized to automatically enroll individuals in the lowest-cost silver plan or a plan matching other household members, or a plan for eligible Native Americans with reduced cost-sharing. The bill also requires the Exchange to use a complete application through the Statewide Automated Welfare System for enrollment, and clarifies notice requirements to ensure individuals understand their coverage options and payment deadlines.
Key provisions
- Authorizes the Exchange to automatically enroll individuals in the lowest-cost silver plan or a plan matching household members.
- Allows enrollment in a plan for eligible Native Americans with reduced cost-sharing.
- Requires enrollment based on a complete application through the Statewide Automated Welfare System.
- Mandates the Exchange to provide a notice prior to effective coverage date, outlining plan details and payment requirements.
- Updates annual enrollment periods for health plans offered through and outside the Exchange.
- Specifies effective dates of coverage for plans offered through or outside the Exchange.
- Requires the Exchange to align with federal regulations regarding enrollment periods and effective dates.
- Clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts due to the creation of a new crime.
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