New QLE deadline in California

 

You can now submit applications to Private coverage or Covered California for a new Qualifying Life Event (QLE) entitled, "Learned of new Penalty/Financial Help/Covered, seeking subsidy/Loss of coverage." This new QLE applies to individuals who were unaware of the new mandate requiring residents of California to have health coverage as of Jan. 1, 2020 or have just learned of the California State Subsidy providing financial assistance to those at or below 600% of the Federal Poverty Level. Individuals who don't have proof of health coverage may have to pay a tax penalty in 2021.

 

You can now submit applications with this QLE from Feb 18, 2020 through April 30, 2020. Since this was a last-minute announcement, the effective date will be adjusted for applications submitted with this new QLE.

Coverage effective date for Application submitted between these dates:

Mar. 1, 2020      Feb. 18–29, 2020

April 1, 2020      Mar. 1–30, 2020

May 1, 2020       April 1–30, 2020

 

This QLE only applies to new enrollments, and retroactive coverage dates are not offered. If you decide to take advantage of this QLE, you may still have to pay a prorated penalty for the time they did not have coverage depending on when the enrollment becomes effective.

 

As a reminder, you may now qualify for a subsidy through Covered California due to the new California Premium Subsidy (CAPS) mandate. To learn more about CA QLE eligibility, refer to  our  A+ Team for any further question or follow up ~ we are @ 12500 Riverside Dr. S#206, Valley Village,  / 8185087177 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.