Health Insurance in California

Health insurance in California is available through Covered California, the state-based marketplace, along with health sharing, short-term plans, Medicare, and supplemental coverage. About 6.5% of California's roughly 39.0 million residents are uninsured. California expanded Medicaid, so low-income adults may qualify for free or low-cost coverage. Prices and plan choice vary across the state's 58 counties, so where you live matters. Use the guides below to find the right lane for your situation. California is a state-based marketplace: residents enroll at Covered California (coveredca.com), not HealthCare.gov. Medi-Cal (Medicaid) is expanded here. Our table puts the uninsured rate near 6.5% across 58 counties. That combination — a state exchange, expansion, and a large county grid — is why this hub is not a HealthCare.gov clone. Confirm current plans and subsidies on Covered California.

Marketplace: Covered California·Medicaid expansion: Adopted·Uninsured rate: ~6.5%·Counties: 58·Population: ~39.0M