Health coverage
California’s coverage.
Who California’s coverage is for, when to sign up, and where to apply. Checked by Kiplet October 25, 2026.
Who it’s for
Yearly income, before taxes, at or under these amounts. Based on the 2026 federal poverty lines.
Adults 19 to 64
- 1 person
- $22,024
- 2 people
- $29,863
- 3 people
- $37,701
- 4 people
- $45,540
Kids under 19
- 1 person
- $42,453
- 2 people
- $57,562
- 3 people
- $72,671
- 4 people
- $87,780
Pregnancy
- 1 person
- $33,994
- 2 people
- $46,093
- 3 people
- $58,191
- 4 people
- $70,290
Help paying for a plan
- 1 person
- $22,025 to $63,840
- 2 people
- $29,864 to $86,560
- 3 people
- $37,702 to $109,280
- 4 people
- $45,541 to $132,000
A home of 5 or more? The check does the math.
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Sign-up dates
Open enrollment for a plan: November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
Pick a plan by December 31, 2026 and it starts January 1.
Where to apply
Places near you
Kiplet has checked 20 places in California. Each shows the day Kiplet checked it.
Quick answers
- When can I sign up for a plan in California?
- Open enrollment for a plan: November 1, 2026 to January 31, 2027.
- Where do I apply in California?
- For California’s coverage for adults and kids, apply at BenefitsCal. For help paying for a plan, go to Covered California.
- Who decides if I get California’s coverage?
- The State of California makes the final call. Kiplet walks you through every step.
Sources
- Adult income line: ca.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
- Kids income line: ca.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
- Pregnancy income line: ca.gov, checked October 25, 2026.
- Help paying for a plan: healthcare.gov, checked October 13, 2026.
- Sign-up dates: coveredca.com, checked October 25, 2026.
- Federal poverty lines: hhs.gov, checked October 13, 2026.