California runs its own health insurance marketplace, and its rules are more generous than the federal ones – longer enrollment, state subsidies, and richer Silver plans for those who qualify. Here is the short version we give every client. Reviewed August 2026. The dates Open enrollment in California runs November 1 through January 31 –…
Aetna CVS Health exited Covered California for the 2026 plan year, affecting roughly 21,000 enrollees in four pricing regions – including the Sacramento, Contra Costa, Alameda and Fresno areas. If that was you, here is what actually matters. Reviewed August 2026. What happened to your coverage You were not left uninsured. Covered California maps enrollees…
Every January the Medicare figures reset, and every January people overpay because they are working from last year’s numbers. Here are the 2026 figures we use every day, verified against CMS. Reviewed August 2026. Original Medicare costs for 2026 Part A hospital deductible: $1,736 per benefit period – not per year. You can pay it…
