BAKERSFIELD, CA. - The covered California bus tour will stop in Bakersfield today to raise awareness about its second open enrollment dates.
The tour will be at Central Bakersfield Health Center/ Clinica Siera Vista on 301 Brundage Ln. at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 11.
The tour is making stops in 20 California cities where they say are key communities with people eligible for health care coverage.
Enrollment for Covered California begins on Nov. 15.
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More about Covered California:
Covered California is the state's marketplace for the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Covered California, in partnership with the California Department of Health Care Services, was charged with creating a new health insurance marketplace in which individuals and small businesses can get access to affordable health insurance plans. Covered California helps individuals determine whether they are eligible for premium assistance that is available on a sliding-scale basis to reduce insurance costs or whether they are eligible for low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal. Consumers can then compare health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for their health needs and budget. Small businesses can purchase competitively priced health insurance plans and offer their employees the ability to choose from an array of plans and may qualify for federal tax credits.
Covered California is an independent part of the state government whose job is to make the new market work for California's consumers. It is overseen by a five-member board appointed by the governor and the Legislature. For more information about Covered California, please visit