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CUCAMONGA, Calif., July 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a
row, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) will offer consumers in
Region 17 the lowest-cost Covered California Silver plan. Region 17
covers San Bernardino and
Riverside counties.
The news comes one day after Covered California released its
list of participating health plans and rates for 2025, with IEHP
Covered once again offering five levels of coverage: Platinum,
Gold, Silver and Bronze, plus a Minimum Coverage plan.
"When IEHP entered the exchange last year, we became only the
second public managed care plan available through Covered
California—this was a huge turning point for us," said IEHP's Chief
Operating Officer Susie White.
"Offering the lowest-cost Silver plan in the region reflects our
commitment to creating pathways to a better quality of life for our
members."
IEHP's expansion into the Covered California exchange provides
consumers with more options to select the best health plan for
their individual and family needs. For 2025, Covered California
added enhanced benefit options for consumers based on their
selection, including:
- Zero deductibles and less out-of-pocket costs
- Reduction in generic drug costs
- Lower copays for primary, emergency and specialty care
visits
Covered California is the only
place Californians can go to receive financial help to make their
coverage more affordable. Nearly 90 percent of Covered California's
enrollees receive financial help, with many paying $10 or less per month for coverage.
"During last year's open enrollment season, IEHP was the number
one health plan for new enrollments in Region 17, exceeding our
expectations," said Wayne Guzman,
director of sales and outreach for the health plan. "For the
upcoming year, we will continue our outreach efforts to help those
seeking affordable, quality coverage within the communities we
serve."
In addition, IEHP Covered plans will be available to Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals – or DACA – recipients for the first
time in 2025. Covered California
estimates nearly 40,000 DACA recipients residing in the state who
will be newly eligible for coverage.
Open Enrollment begins Nov. 1 and
continues through Jan. 31, 2025.
However, those currently enrolled in any Covered California plan
can begin making their selections starting Oct. 1.
To learn more about IEHP Covered, go to IEHP.org/covered or call
1-855-538-IEHP (4347).
About IEHP
With a mission to heal and inspire the human spirit, Inland
Empire Health Plan (IEHP) is one of the top 10 largest Medicaid
health plans, the largest not-for-profit Medicare-Medicaid public
health plan in the country, and for the fourth year in a row,
certified as A Great Place To Work®. Founded in 1996, IEHP supports
more than 1.5 million Riverside
and San Bernardino County
residents enrolled in Medicaid or IEHP DualChoice (those with both
Medi-Cal and Medicare). As of 2024, IEHP also offers Covered
California plans, further ensuring health care access for even more
IE residents. Today, IEHP has a robust network of quality doctors
throughout our two counties and nearly 4,000 team members who are
fully committed to the vision: We will not rest until our
communities enjoy optimal care and vibrant health. To learn more,
go to iehp.org.
About Covered California
Covered California is the
state's health insurance marketplace, where Californians can find
affordable, high-quality insurance from top insurance companies.
Covered California is the only
place where individuals who qualify can get financial assistance on
a sliding scale to reduce premium costs. Consumers can then compare
health insurance plans and choose the plan that works best for
their health needs and budget. Depending on their income, some
consumers may qualify for the low-cost or no-cost Medi-Cal
program.
Covered California is an
independent part of the state government whose job is to make the
health insurance marketplace 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
http://www.coveredca.com/.
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SOURCE Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP)