With Just Three Days Left to Sign Up for Health Insurance, Covered California Bus Makes Stop at Los Angeles Med School to Promote Enrollment

PR Newswire

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 29, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- With three days left to enroll, Covered California stopped at the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science in Los Angeles to unveil a mural of Martin Luther King, Jr. and promote enrollment in health coverage for 2018 under the Affordable Care Act.

Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee is in the center of the picture. To the left of Mr. Lee, holding a plaque, is mural artist, Shawn Michael Warren. To the right of Mr. Lee is Dr. David M. Carlisle, President and CEO of Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.

Enrollment in Covered California is up over last year, with California one of just three exchanges continuing open enrollment through Wednesday, Jan. 31.

About Covered California
Covered California is the state's health insurance marketplace, where Californians can find affordable, high-quality insurance from top insurance companies. Covered California is the only place where individuals who qualify can get financial assistance on a sliding scale to reduce premium costs. Consumers can then compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget. Depending on their income, some consumers may qualify for the low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal program.

Covered California is an independent part of the state government whose job is to make the health insurance marketplace work for California's consumers. It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the governor and the legislature. For more information about Covered California, please visit www.CoveredCA.com.