Covered California will begin open enrollment on October 1, 2013, with coverage beginning January 1, 2014. This is an exciting time, as communities of color represent two-thirds of the 2.7 million individuals who will be eligible for tax credits to purchase affordable coverage in Covered California. 

Additionally, more than one million eligible adults will speak English less than very well, making language access a priority. We need to spread the word about available resources to maximize enrollment among those eligible in our communities:

• Covered California's website is currently available in both English and Spanish
• Fact sheets about Covered California are available in 13 different languages
• Covered California's telephone help line: 1-800-300-1506 will provide interpreters in any language.
• The new application for coverage will be available in 12 different languages and will have dedicated, toll-free numbers for telephone assistance in each language.

If your organization is interested in helping to get people enrolled in either Covered California or Medi-Cal, visit Covered California's Enrollment Assistance Program, where you can complete an online application to become a Certified Enrollment Entity.

Upcoming Convening Provides Information on Outreach and Enrollment

For more information on outreach and enrollment efforts, be sure to attend our upcoming convening, A New Era of Coverage: Maximizing Participation in the ACA. At this event, you can get updates on the state's outreach and enrollment efforts and hear about how local organizations are enrolling communities of color in available coverage opportunities. Register today and join us in Fresno (10/3), Oakland (10/8), Los Angeles (10/15), or San Diego (10/16).