Important dates for 2017 enrollment:
| November 1, 2016: | Open Enrollment starts – first day you enroll in 2017 Marketplace plan |
| January 1, 2017: | First date 2017 coverage can start |
| January 31, 2017: | 2017 Open Enrollment ends |
Important Note: If you don’t enroll in a 2017 plan by January 31, 2017, you can’t enroll in a health insurance plan for 2017 unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period.
Health Insurance Companies Selected for 2017
The selected companies are:
| Anthem Blue Cross of California | Blue Shield of California |
| Chinese Community Health Plan | Health Net |
| Kaiser Permanente | L.A. Care Health Plan |
| Molina Healthcare | Oscar Health Plan of California |
| Sharp Health Plan | UnitedHealthcare Benefits Plan of California (new for 2016) |
| Valley Health Plan | Western Health Advantage |
Selected health insurance companies represent a mix of major insurers and smaller companies, regional and statewide doctor and hospital networks, and for-profit and nonprofit plans. They deliver excellent value and choice with affordable premiums, a wide choice of benefit levels and good access to doctors and hospitals in all areas of the state.
| Enrollment deadlines | ||
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| January 1, 2017 | December 15, 2016 | updating |
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