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SHRED

(28,136 posts)
Fri Nov 22, 2013, 12:35 PM Nov 2013

10,000 per day enrolling in Covered California

Last edited Fri Nov 22, 2013, 02:20 PM - Edit history (1)

I am on the email list.
Here is part of a PDF update from Covered California
https://www.coveredca.com/shopandcompare/

RATE OF APPLICATIONS COMPLETED NEARLY DOUBLES —
COVERED CALIFORNIA TAKING IN 10 THOUSAND PER DAY

Momentum for Enrollment Increases More Than Threefold

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The number of applications completed for Covered
California™ has reached more than 10,000 a day. During the week ending Nov. 16,
71,188 applications were completed, with applicants’ eligibility for premium assistance
or no-cost or low-cost Medi-Cal determined.

As of Nov. 19, Californians had completed 360,464 health coverage applications and
had their eligibility determined for premium assistance or no-cost or low-cost Medi-Cal.

“This is a clear indicator that our enrollment system is working, demand for health care
coverage is strong, and Californians are embracing the benefits offered by the
Affordable Care Act,” said Covered California Executive Director Peter V. Lee.

Of the applications completed, about 39 percent or 135,000 will likely result in Medi-Cal coverage for currently uninsured or underinsured individuals.

“The tremendous interest in Covered California’s health coverage options has been a positive influence to motivate those who are uninsured to take advantage of their new coverage options,” said Toby Douglas, Director of the Department of Health Care Services. “It is very encouraging to see that the rate of approvals for Medi-Cal continues to increase.”

The rate of enrollment in Covered California health plans has also increased. As of Nov. 19, 79,891 Californians had selected a health plan. Compared with the first week of October, during which about 700 people a day selected a health plan, the enrollment rate nearly quadrupled by the second week of November, to about 2,700 plan selections per day.

The increase is mirrored by Medi-Cal, both through Covered California and by applications processed by county health agencies. In October, county human services agencies processed 270,670 applications, a 30% increase over the previous month.
In October, Los Angeles County, where pricing regions 15 and 16 are located, had the largest number of enrollments, totaling 6,978, including subsidy-eligible and nonsubsidized consumers. San Diego County, Orange County and San Bernardino/Riverside counties followed closely.

Expanded data about those who enrolled during October shows that 18- to 34-year-olds are applying in direct proportion to California’s population.
“Not only are we seeing strong enrollment numbers overall, but enrollment in key demographics like the so-called young invincibles is very encouraging,” said Lee.

Of the 30,830 individuals who enrolled during October, 22.5 percent, or about 6,900, were between 18 and 34 years old. This group makes up about 21 percent of the state’s population.

English was by far the predominant language of those who enrolled during October. Covered California anticipates a more diverse language mix in the coming months, with greater in-person enrollment, as language-specific outreach and marketing rolls out in November and December.
“The enrollment numbers so far reflect a tremendous demand for health insurance, which will only grow stronger as the facts about Covered California health coverage options spread across California’s diverse communities of language and culture,” said Lee.

ON EDIT:
I found a link:
http://coveredcanews.blogspot.com/2013/11/rate-of-applications-completed-nearly.html

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10,000 per day enrolling in Covered California (Original Post) SHRED Nov 2013 OP
That's good news! CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2013 #1
Just off the phone. Make that 10,001! NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #2
sweet... congrats SHRED Nov 2013 #3
What isn't clear from the website is that you can't really sign up on the website. NYC_SKP Nov 2013 #4
I will be doing this next April or May SHRED Nov 2013 #5
Did they tell you when you'll get a bill? flamingdem Dec 2013 #6
Yes. Here's a clip from an email confirmation: NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #7
Thanks for that info flamingdem Dec 2013 #9
I enrolled two weeks ago over the phone, got the email confirmation within one minute of the call. NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #10
Osama! My contact was Ralph. flamingdem Dec 2013 #11
I enrolled PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #12
I went walking and had earbuds on my phone while on hold. NYC_SKP Dec 2013 #13
I have signed up PasadenaTrudy Dec 2013 #14
Great!! ailsagirl Dec 2013 #8
 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
2. Just off the phone. Make that 10,001!
Fri Nov 22, 2013, 02:36 PM
Nov 2013

I was ready to pull the trigger on a $654 gold plan but he suggested we look at the $544 silver plan with identical annual out-of-pocket costs and only slightly different co-pays.

Math for my monthly savings:

COBRA cost me $1,432.49 - $544.41 = $888.08

Color me delighted!

Coverage set to begin 1/1/2014

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
4. What isn't clear from the website is that you can't really sign up on the website.
Fri Nov 22, 2013, 02:43 PM
Nov 2013

You can only shop on the website and then click a "contact me" button, which doesn't inspire confidence and which doesn't sign you up.

You can download the 36 page application and mail it in, or do it in person, or on the phone.

Searching further, I found listings of nearby agents who might help and nearby agencies and thought about doing it in person.

Instead, I called the help line as I left on my two mile 40 minute morning walk.

I was on hold for 25 or 30 minutes, but Osama was super helpful and we wrapped it up over the phone and even made a three-way call to my doctor's office to be sure they were in the system I wanted.

Not bad!

flamingdem

(39,303 posts)
6. Did they tell you when you'll get a bill?
Sat Dec 7, 2013, 11:29 PM
Dec 2013

That part confuses me. I did it with an agent and he said that no one has received any approval packet from the IRS, I think it's the IRS that does the first part.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
7. Yes. Here's a clip from an email confirmation:
Sat Dec 7, 2013, 11:55 PM
Dec 2013
Covered California Plan

Plan: Anthem - Silver 70 PPO, an MSP
Effective: 01/01/2014
Net Premium: $544.41 per month
Initial Payment Due Date: 12/26/2013

flamingdem

(39,303 posts)
9. Thanks for that info
Sun Dec 8, 2013, 09:53 AM
Dec 2013

I'm guessing you applied before I did. I just did it last Wednesday and haven't received any kind of confirmation. How long was it before you got that confirmation?

I have to double check that the Blue Cross agent didn't screw anything up. He was pretty cynical so might not even realize that things are working..

He said no one has gotten anything. Well here we can see you have -- but I'm guessing the IRS had to check you out and that you started a month ago?

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
10. I enrolled two weeks ago over the phone, got the email confirmation within one minute of the call.
Sun Dec 8, 2013, 12:17 PM
Dec 2013

Osama might even have sent it before we got off the phone.

The IRS or Experian checks are only needed if one is eligible for subsidies or medicaid, but I'm not eligible.

That makes a difference, I'm sure.

flamingdem

(39,303 posts)
11. Osama! My contact was Ralph.
Sun Dec 8, 2013, 12:32 PM
Dec 2013

Well that makes sense. They have to do their thing with the financials.

But imagine if it's true what Ralph said, not one application has been processed.
That's a lot of work to do in a week..

My guess is that the deadline for payment will be delayed, but I'm sure insurance peeps won't like that much.

PasadenaTrudy

(3,998 posts)
12. I enrolled
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 10:30 AM
Dec 2013

in early Nov. and still haven't got a confirmation by email or snail mail. I don't qualify for subsidies so I don't know what is up. I've been trying to get thru by phone for 2 weeks and can't. I'm on hold for at least a half hr every time I call, I always have to end the call because, well, other phone calls or LIFE. So frustrating. I'll try again this a.m. at 8 sharp.

 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
13. I went walking and had earbuds on my phone while on hold.
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 11:36 AM
Dec 2013

30 minute wait but I walk every day.

If I didn't walk, I could have been raking leaves while on hold or something else.

Also, I think it's 24 hours.

Also, you can go into the public library and sign up in person.

PasadenaTrudy

(3,998 posts)
14. I have signed up
Mon Dec 9, 2013, 12:15 PM
Dec 2013

I need to ask if my application has been processed. I tried calling again this morning several times and they are so busy they disconnect me.

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