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Train customer service to resolve issues and not just send you off to call insurance or social services. If the person qualifies for their old plan and was cancelled or changed to another plan, let them reinstate their old plan ASAP not make them wait 30 days. Notify them days or weeks before the next month bwfore they are being cancelled or changed to MediCAL. Most doctors won't take MediCAL. Shorter hold times. Representatives should not interrupt and not gaslight callers. Not say I am sorry you feel thar way but say I am sorry for the inconvenience and offer solutions. Learn from companies like Amazon and nordstrom who have good customer service. Actually solve the issues not just stall or make the customer wait til next month to have insurance again. Broken system

Received mail for renewal... "log in to see all of your options"... WABAAM! $460/mo, Financial Help discontinued... Are they really trying to help people? Or are they trying to scam your bank account?

Covered California Accused of Failing Consumers: A Firsthand Account of Broken Promises and Mismanagement Under CEO Jessica Altman Los Angeles, CA – September 4, 2025 – Covered California, the state’s official health insurance marketplace, is under fire from frustrated consumers who say the program has strayed from its mission of providing consistent, affordable health coverage. One consumer has stepped forward to share their personal experience, accusing CEO Jessica Altman and her leadership team of fostering a system that hurts the very families it claims to protect. A Personal Story of Harm “I signed up with hope, thinking Covered California would give me and my family peace of mind. Instead, I was met with endless cancellations, inconsistent coverage, and insurance tied unfairly to income fluctuations. At a time when I needed stability most, they left me stranded,” said the consumer. According to this firsthand account, Covered California’s model of basing eligibility and pricing on income has left families vulnerable. Small changes in reported earnings can result in sudden policy cancellations or unaffordable premium hikes — creating fear, instability, and in some cases, loss of access to critical medical care. Allegations of Mismanagement The consumer also alleges that leadership has failed to create a reliable, transparent system: Families dropped from coverage without warning. Constant confusion about eligibility and plan continuity. Inconsistent communication and lack of accountability. “This isn’t just about me. Millions of Californians are trapped in this broken system. Covered California is supposed to be a lifeline, but instead, it’s become a source of stress and instability. People deserve better,” the consumer added. Call to Action This release calls for an immediate investigation into Covered California’s operations and leadership practices under CEO Jessica Altman. Consumers want reform that guarantees stable, transparent, and consistent coverage without punishing working families for minor income shifts. About the Consumer Statement This release is based on a personal experience and reflects the perspective of an individual consumer impacted by Covered California. It highlights systemic problems many Californians have voiced and aims to spark public awareness and accountability.

A few years ago, Covered CA was somewhat decent. You'd report your income and get insurance right away (the next month). Now, Covered CA uses a prorated system. If you can't apply before the 15th of each month, insurance won't start for 4-6 weeks. Example: you get laid off on the 1st of the month. You apply for EDD/unemployment. The first benefit certification takes a couple weeks to come in (mail/online). You get paid on the 14th. By the time your Covered CA app is reviewed by a case worker, it's too late. Now you're waiting almost 2 months for insurance. If you have chronic/extreme health conditions, you're sore-out-of-luck. Phone customer service reps... All over the place. Some answer your questions and get what you need. Others say "well [benefit option] can't be done;" and try hanging up quick as possible. Insurance costs... Unaffordable. Example: You make $35k salary. For basic Bronze options: $75-100 monthly premiums. For Silver plans: $200-400. For Gold: $300-700. Not as much as COBRA, but still unsustainable. Overall, I hope to never need Covered CA again. Despite big state funding, Covered CA is becoming more restrictive.

DO NOT USE COVERED CALIFORNIA. Just found out today, covered california terminated my health insurance coverage over a month ago without any notification or explanation. When i called and inquired, they state they cannot send emails due to HIPAA regulations - that is an absolute lie. Not only am I a healthcare provider and am well aware of HIPAA regulations, but if the insurance company can send me emails about claims, covered california can send emails about my coverage. So now I have to pay thousands of dollars in unexpected bills from services i received without knowing my health insurance was cancelled. And apparently i can not get health insurance until open enrollment.

They did two accounts in my name, now I am confused on what amount to pay. They keep on charging me more, when I complained to the insurance company that I didn't know that they increased me, the insurance company told me to call Covered CA for my concerns, which I did. They told me they will help me, and they will follow up but they didn't. When I called my Insurance company and asked if the issue was resolved, it's not. I am still charged the highest amount. I told them why they are not coordinating with each other, Covered CA and the Insurance company. They are giving the burden of solving the problem to the patients. I'm so frustrated with their service. I will not recommend this to anyone.

Besides the rude and uneducated customer service representatives that answer the calls. I’m writing this as a frustrated parent and consumer. Covered California determined that both my husband and I qualify for financial assistance through their marketplace plans—but not our two-year-old daughter. Why? Because our household is under the income threshold, the system automatically forces her onto Medi-Cal, even though her primary doctor doesn’t accept Medi-Cal. Our only options are: 1. Leave her on Medi-Cal, which she can’t even use at her current pediatrician. 2. Pay full price out-of-pocket for a private plan for her, with no tax credits or subsidies—completely separate from our family plan, despite the fact she’s only two years old. This is outrageous. We’re being penalized for qualifying for financial help. We should not have to split up our coverage or pay full price for our toddler’s insurance just to keep her with the doctor who’s already been seeing her. This policy is broken. It makes absolutely no sense for a system built on the idea of affordable care. If you are a family trying to do the right thing, stay insured, and keep continuity of care for your young children—be warned. This is not family-friendly, and there are no real options for parents in our situation. Covered California, fix this. Families shouldn’t be put in this position.