Do i have to renew covered california every year

Covered California Enrollment Assistance

Our Certified Enrollment Counselors can help you enroll in a low cost or no-cost health program that will allow you to continue to access medical care. 

Do i have to renew covered california every year

What is Covered CA?

Covered California is the health insurance market where Californians can purchase brand-name health insurance under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

What documents do I need to apply?

The following documents are needed for every applicant:

• Proof of income (taxes & paystubs)
• Proof of Identification (for every applying adult)
• Proof of Citizenship/Immigration Status (birth certificate, green card, etc.)
• Social Security numbers for all family members/dependents

When can I apply?

Covered CA applications are accepted only during the Open Enrollment period or with qualifying life events during the Special Enrollment period.

The Covered California open enrollment period began November 1, 2020 and ends January 31, 2021.

If you are uninsured, the open enrollment period is the time to sign up for health coverage for the upcoming year. During this time you can compare health plans that you are eligible make sure that they cover the health and financial needs of yourself and/or your family.

When can I renew?

The Covered California renewal period began October 1, 2020 and ends December 15, 2020.

The renewal period is an important time to learn how your health plan may be changing in the upcoming year or to shop and compare plans to find one that might be better suited for your current health and financial needs.

During the renewal period you can:

• Review your current health plan to make sure that you have the best price, health benefits and access to doctors and pharmacies
• Compare your health plan options. If your household size or income has changed, you may be able to enroll in a more affordable health plan.
• Update your contact and financial information.
• Renew your health coverage plan

What Covered CA health plans does NEVHC accept?

Covered CA applications are accepted only during the Open Enrollment period or with qualifying life events during the Special Enrollment period.

What Covered CA health plans does NEVHC accept?

  • Anthem Blue Cross (HMO)
  • Blue Shield (PPO)
  • Health Net (HMO)
  • L.A. Care (HMO)
  • Molina (HMO)

What commercial plans does NEVHC accept?

  • Anthem Blue Cross (HMO, POS)
  • Blue Shield (HMO, PPO, POS, IFP)
  • Health Net (HMO,POS)

How to renew

Your Medi-Cal coverage should be renewed each year. We will try to renew your coverage automatically by verifying existing information electronically. If we can’t verify your information, we’ll send you a renewal form to complete and submit.

You can submit your renewal packet through one of the following ways below. NOTE: You will not lose benefits for failing to submit the packet while the  COVID-19 public health emergency remains in effect:  

  • Online throughMyBenefits CalWIN or Covered California

  • By phone at (415) 558-4700

  • Other ways to submit your renewal form:

    • Email:
    • Fax: (415) 355-2432
    • Mail: Human Services Agency, P.O. Box 7988, San Francisco, CA 94120

After reviewing your information, we will send you a notice to confirm your renewal and notify you of any changes.

Avoid interruption of coverage

You also need to notify us within 10 days of:

Changes related to:

  • Home or mailing address
  • Citizenship or immigration status
  • Household occupants including newborns, relatives, non-relatives, foster children, and those entering a nursing home or a long-term care facility

Financial changes related to:

  • Income or job status
  • Personal property (if required by the Medi-Cal program you are enrolled in)
  • Application for disability benefits with the SSA, Veterans Administration, Railroad Retirement, or Workers' Compensation

Health changes related to:

  • Health including a physical or mental disability
  • Private Health insurance coverage or new Medicare recipient

How do I reapply for Covered California?

You can also renew by visiting your county human services agency in person or by calling the phone number on the renewal notice. If you lose Medi-Cal coverage, you may enroll in health insurance coverage through Covered California during open enrollment or special enrollment due to a loss of coverage.

Does Medi

Your Medi-Cal coverage should be renewed each year. We will try to renew your coverage automatically by verifying existing information electronically. If we can't verify your information, we'll send you a renewal form to complete and submit.

Can I keep Covered California when I turn 65?

Our records indicate that you or someone in your family may qualify for Medicare because you are, or will soon be, age 65 or older. If you have a Covered California plan with financial assistance, you can keep it until you qualify for Medicare.

How do I renew my Medi

To apply for Medi-Cal or discuss your Medi-Cal renewal, call our IEHP Enrollment Advisors at (866) 294-4347, Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm. TTY users should call (800) 720-4347. *Due to the COVID-19 health crisis, Riverside and San Bernardino County continue to delay the processing of Medi-Cal annual redeterminations.