Window shopping for Individual and Family 2027 open enrollment starts on October 1 on CoveredCA.com. Open enrollment starts November 1, 2026, and runs through January 31, 2027.
We’re here to help you connect your clients to a health plan that delivers the savings and care they need. Benefits include $0 preventive care, $0 virtual care visits, and prescription drug coverage including convenient home delivery.1,2 Plus, our Sydney® Health app gives members their health information, resources, and well-being support in one convenient place.
Important updates for 2027
EPO or HMO networks will be available in all 19 rating regions for 2027.
- October 1, 2026 – Covered California go live
- October 5, 2026 – California renewals begin mailing
- November 1, 2026 – Open enrollment begins for California
- January 31, 2027 – End of open enrollment for California
- The California Premium Subsidy Program will continue in 2027, providing extra state-funded premium assistance to eligible Covered California consumers below 200% FPL.
- Enrollees must provide documentation for changes in income or family size; self-attestation is no longer accepted when tax data is unavailable.
2027 Open Enrollment Renewal materials
Your clients will receive their personalized open enrollment renewal packets by mail. The cover letter includes information on how members can find out if they qualify for financial help or make sure they receive all the savings available to them. Visit Producer Toolbox, select Book of Business, then select Renewals to view the Renewal Letter link for a specific client. After enrollment, your clients can virtually access their ID cards and other plan details through the Sydney Health® app.
Tips & tools to help you and your clients
- Members must pay the full amount of their January bill on time to make sure their 2027 coverage begins January 1, 2027.
- If your clients are staying on their plan, they can maintain their coverage by continuing payments.
- Use E-Submit for paper applications and maintenance paperwork.
- Our California map shows current coverage areas.3
- Generate client reports in Producer Toolbox.
- If the CoveredCA contacts your client about updating their account information, please advise them to reply quickly. We can’t complete their enrollment until the exchange tells us their account information is current.
We’re here to help you connect your clients to affordable Anthem health plans. If you have questions, please contact Broker Services at 833-864-0133, or IndividualBrokerServices@anthem.com.
Thank you for your partnership and dedication to your Anthem clients. Visit Anthem Broker Hub for additional online support to help your business and your clients.
1 Nationally recommended preventive care services received in-network have no copay and no deductible requirement.
2 Virtual care visits, including video visits using the Sydney Health app are at no cost to members for most plans (however, it may be subject to the deductible depending upon the terms of the plan). Virtual care visits refer to video consultations, as deemed appropriate by a licensed physician. In addition to using a telehealth service, you can receive in-person or virtual care from your own doctor or another healthcare provider in your plan’s network. If you receive care from a doctor or healthcare provider not in your plan’s network, your share of the costs may be higher. You may also receive a bill for any charges not covered by your health plan. Sydney Health is offered through an arrangement with Carelon Digital Platforms, a separate company offering mobile application services on behalf of your health plan.
3 Individual Marketing collateral for plan year 2027 will be available to access on AnthemBrokerHub.com on October 1, 2026.