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California · ACA Marketplace · 2026 plan year

California ACA health insurance plans for 2026.

California runs its own state-based Marketplace, Covered California — separate from HealthCare.gov. SilverEdge can quote and enroll you on Covered California directly. We compare every on-exchange carrier in your county — Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Health Net (Centene), Molina Healthcare, Oscar, LA Care Covered, Sharp Health Plan, and Valley Health Plan — and check your doctor's network before you enroll.

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California's ACA Marketplace

California runs its own state-based Marketplace, Covered California — separate from HealthCare.gov. SilverEdge can quote and enroll you on Covered California directly.

California adds extra state subsidies on top of federal premium tax credits — many middle-income Californians qualify for richer subsidies than they would in other states. Nearly 95% of Covered California enrollees receive financial help.

Carriers

2026 California Marketplace carriers

Availability varies by county and metal tier (Bronze, Silver, Gold).

2026 California on-exchange carriers include: Kaiser Permanente, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Health Net (Centene), Molina Healthcare, Oscar, LA Care Covered, Sharp Health Plan, and Valley Health Plan.

Networks vary widely. Some plans use narrow networks built around a single health system; others use broader statewide PPOs. We verify your doctor and preferred hospital before recommending any plan.

Medicaid

Medicaid expansion in California

California expanded Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid) under the ACA. Adults under 138% of the Federal Poverty Level generally qualify for free Medi-Cal coverage — there is no California coverage gap.

Timing

California ACA enrollment dates

  • Open Enrollment: November 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026 for 2026 coverage.
  • Plan effective dates: Plans selected by December 15 start January 1; plans selected December 16 – January 15 start February 1.
  • Special Enrollment Period (SEP): Triggered by qualifying life events — losing coverage, marriage, birth, moving, income change. Runs 60 days from the event date.
Coverage

California counties we cover

All 58 California counties.

Los Angeles San Diego Orange Riverside San Bernardino Santa Clara Alameda Sacramento Contra Costa Fresno Kern Ventura San Francisco San Mateo San Joaquin Stanislaus Sonoma Tulare Marin Santa Barbara + 38 more

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