FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dec. 17, 2013 Media Line Contacts: Covered California (916) 205-8403 California Department of Health Care Services (916) 440-7660 SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA ENROLLMENT FIGURES RELEASED BY COVERED CALIFORNIA SACRAMENTO, Calif. Covered California and the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) announced today that from Oct. 1 to Nov. 30, as a benefit of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, an estimated 42,294 individuals* in the San Francisco Bay Area started applications for Covered California health insurance plans. Cumulatively, 22,166 individuals in the Bay Area counties of San Francisco, Contra Costa, Alameda, Santa Clara and San Mateo have enrolled in subsidized or nonsubsidized Covered California health insurance plans, which reflects about 20 percent of the statewide enrollment (the area makes up 13 percent of those eligible for subsidies statewide). These counties encompass Covered California pricing regions 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8. The Bay Area is critically important to our success, Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee said. While it is good news that so many who live in the Bay Area have signed up, Californians all have one more week until Dec. 23 to enroll for coverage taking effect Jan. 1. Last week Covered California and DHCS released statewide figures showing that applications were started for an estimated 777,000 individuals between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30. For the two-month period statewide, 109,296 individuals enrolled in Covered California health insurance plans. For the same period, 179,000 were determined to be likely eligible for Medi-Cal. (more) COVERED CALIFORNIA TM 560 J STREET, SUITE 290, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 WWW.COVEREDCA.COM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT 1501 CAPITOL AVENUE, SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 WWW.DHCS.CA.GOV OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Other facts about the Bay Area s enrollment figures: More than 94 percent of consumers chose one of the four health insurance carriers that have traditionally been the largest in the individual market: Blue Shield of California, Blue Cross of California, and. For the individuals who were eligible for subsidies, the great majority (63 percent) selected the level of benefits, which is the level at which the federal premium assistance is targeted. Those who are not eligible for subsidies were more likely to buy across the spectrum of levels of coverage. (Additional data, including details about the levels of benefits and carriers selected, can be found in charts released alongside this announcement.) Dec. 23 is the deadline for consumers to enroll for health insurance coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2014, but Lee pointed out that consumers can continue enrolling in Covered California plans through March 31, 2014. Medi-Cal enrollment is continuous throughout the year. Lee also reminded consumers of the many paths they can take to enroll in Covered California health insurance plans and in Medi-Cal, including meeting in person with thousands of trained Certified Insurance Agents, Certified Enrollment Counselors and county eligibility workers, who can provide assistance with completing applications. Consumers can find the nearest in-person help on CoveredCA.com. Additionally, selfenrollment is available online, and enrollment can be completed over the phone by calling Covered California s Service Center at (800) 300-1506. * The estimated total of individuals is based on an average of 1.8 individuals per application. About Covered California Covered California is the state s marketplace for the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Covered California, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, was charged with creating a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and small businesses can get access to affordable health insurance plans. With coverage starting in 2014, Covered California helps individuals determine whether they are eligible for premium assistance that is available on a sliding-scale basis to reduce insurance costs or whether they are eligible for low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal. Consumers can then compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget. Small businesses can purchase competitively priced health insurance plans and offer their employees the ability to choose from an array of plans and may qualify for federal tax credits. (more) COVERED CALIFORNIA TM 2 WWW.COVEREDCA.COM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES WWW.DHCS.CA.GOV
Covered California is an independent part of the state government whose job is to make the new market work for California s consumers. It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the Governor and the Legislature. For more information on Covered California, please visit www.coveredca.com. About the Department of Health Care Services The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) works to preserve and improve the physical and mental health of all Californians. DHCS provides health care services for more than 8.5 million Californians through Medi-Cal, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services and long-term services and supports. This is accomplished through an investment of approximately $70 billion annually in public funds for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, seniors and persons with disabilities. DHCS focuses on delivering quality, effective services primarily through the more coordinated systems of care provided by 21 Medi-Cal managed care plans located in all of California s 58 counties. For more information about DHCS, please visit www.dhcs.ca.gov. ### COVERED CALIFORNIA TM 3 WWW.COVEREDCA.COM CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES WWW.DHCS.CA.GOV
Enrollment Statistics Statewide Dec. 17, 2013 403,323 109,296 Applications completed for individuals Individuals enrolled Exchange eligible 16 % 39 % 64,284 155,355 Subsidized 45 % 179,000 Likely Medi-Cal eligible Enrollment by Metal Tier 18 % 27 % 67 % 7 % Platinum 7 % 1 % Platinum 24 % 15 % 30 % 4 % Page A
Individual Enrollments Bay Area Dec. 17, 2013 Region 4 San Francisco County Region 5 Contra Costa County Subsidy eligible 82 % 2,854 18 % 629 Subsidy eligible 85 % 3,534 15 % 606 Region 6 Alameda County Region 7 Santa Clara County Subsidy eligible 84 % 5,218 16 % 994 Subsidy eligible 82 % 4,659 18 % 1,007 Region 8 San Mateo County Bay Area percentage of overall state enrollment Subsidy eligible 82 % 2,187 18 % 478 20 % 22,166 Statewide Total Enrollment 109,296 Page B
Enrollment by Metal Tier Bay Area Dec. 17, 2013 Region 4 San Francisco County 20 % 2 % Platinum 8 % 66 % 5 % 14 Platinum % 19 % 8 % 27 % 32 % Region 5 Contra Costa County 1 % 19 % Platinum 10 % 8 % 61 % Platinum 16 % 21 % 3 % 31 % 28 % Region 6 Alameda County 20 % 1 % 63 % Platinum 8 % 7 % 14 % Platinum 20 % 5 % 30 % 31 % Figures may not total 100 percent due to rounding. Page C
Enrollment by Metal Tier Bay Area Dec. 17, 2013 Region 7 Santa Clara County 13 % Platinum 26 % 18 % 1 % 3 % Platinum 5 % 5 % 63 % 29 % 38 % Region 8 San Mateo County 10 % Platinum 21 % 22 1 % % Platinum 4 % 6 % 26 % 65 % 7 % 38 % Figures may not total 100 percent due to rounding.
Enrollment by Carrier Bay Area Dec. 17, 2013 Region 4 San Francisco County 32 % Chinese Community Health Plan 26 % 23 % 22 % 14 % 6 % Chinese 26 % 37 % Community 11 % Health Plan 3 % Region 5 Contra Costa County 2 % Contra Costa 54 % 27 % 11 % 6 % Health Plan % 5 7 % Contra Costa Health Plan 53 % 3 % 32 % Region 6 Alameda County 51 % 22 % 28 % 31 % 28 % 40 % 1 % Figures may not total 100 percent due to rounding. Page D
Enrollment by Carrier Bay Area Dec. 17, 2013 Region 7 Santa Clara County Valley Health 2 % 4 % 51 % Blue Shield 11 % 32 % 24 % 15 % 51 % 8 % Valley Health 2 % Region 8 San Mateo County 4 % Chinese Community Health Plan 10 % 50 % 29 % 27 % 14 % 23 % 32 % 10 % Chinese Community Health Plan 1 % Figures may not total 100 percent due to rounding. Page E
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