Covered California Marketing Outreach and Enrollment Assistant Advisory Group Meeting
The meeting included an executive welcome and recognition of outgoing advisory group members, alongside a discussion of the upcoming membership term. Key policy updates were provided regarding federal marketplace regulations, specifically noting the vacation of the rule intended to shorten the open enrollment period, and the implications of the new public charge rule. The group also discussed the impact of HR1, which will affect the eligibility of certain LPI (Lawfully Present Immigrant) consumers for financial assistance starting in 2027, including strategies for supporting impacted enrollees.
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Marketing, Outreach, And Enrollment Assistance Advisory Group Meeting Minutes
The advisory group met to discuss administrative updates and covered several key policy and operational topics related to Covered California. Discussions centered on federal policy changes, including the impact of the end of financial assistance for certain immigrant populations, and strategies for navigating public charge concerns. Members also focused on outreach and communication plans for the 2027 plan year, including language accessibility for limited-English-proficient communities, Medi-Cal disenrollment issues, and potential coverage transitions. Additionally, the group reviewed marketing updates and website redesign plans, emphasizing the need for culturally competent messaging and support for consumers navigating complex eligibility requirements.
Aug 20, 2026·Board meeting
Covered California Board Board Minutes
The board discussed federal legislative and regulatory challenges, including court rulings on essential health benefits and new public charge rules. They reviewed emergency eligibility and enrollment regulations, the Community Engagement Program's strategies for supporting diverse communities, and the impact of federal changes on lawfully present immigrants. Updates were provided on Population Health Investments, specifically evaluating the Grocery Support Program's outcomes and proposing the 2027 portfolio, which includes the Public Health for All Californians Together (PHACT) initiative to address childhood immunization disparities.
Aug 20, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Covered California Board Meeting
The executive director's report detailed various updates including federal and state policy shifts, legislative actions, and programmatic status reports. Key topics included the court-ordered stay of provisions in the 2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters final rule, the new public charge final rule effective date, and submitted comments on the Essential Health Benefits framework. The board reviewed updates on service center performance metrics, Covered California for Small Business enrollment and plan partnerships, CalHEERS consumer website migration, and outreach and sales efforts regarding non-English enrollment support. Additionally, legislative budget actions impacting state premium subsidies and affordability funds were discussed.
