In 2018, Covered California, California's health benefit exchange, enrolled approximately 1.48 million individuals in qualified health plans. With a limited number of changes set to occur for 2019, it remains critical that physician practices understand their participation status, which products are being offered and what changes to expect. To see some of the most significant changes for Covered California in 2019, click here.

To help physicians understand how these changes will affect their practice, the California Medical Association has published a new tip sheet, “Surviving Covered California: Preparing for changes in 2019.” The tip sheet is available free to members at www.cmadocs.org.