California begins enrollment under Obamacare [The Modesto Bee]
By Christopher Cadelago And Ken Carlson, The Modesto Bee | |
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The state formally launched its health insurance marketplace more than 31/2 years after President
Officials warned about possible technical snafus, noting that the new system requires seamless communication between state and federal government data. The website launched at
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Access wasn't easy for everyone Tuesday.
A landing page on the Covered California website took several minutes to load Tuesday. Clicking through to the next step brought additional delays.
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Still, agent
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The monthly premium for a
Covered
Officials acknowledged that some features of the website, including the ability for small businesses to obtain coverage, would not be available for about six weeks.
Health experts long have identified
The state's 19 geographic regions have, on average, five health plans from which consumers may choose. Rates vary based on age, region, household size and coverage. Subsidies are available for individuals earning up to
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