Affordable healthcare for Main Street: 2026 changes with Covered California and the Office of the Small Business Advocate

Average annual coverage premiums are expected to increase into the tens of thousands for a family of four next year. Yet, Congress still has until the end of 2025 to extend the federal enhanced premium tax credits.

Please join Small Business Majority, CalOSBA, GO-Biz, Covered California, and business leaders from across the Golden State for a presentation about health coverage for entrepreneurs, self-employed individuals and small business employees, regardless of immigration status.

Topics of discussion include:

• Overview of Covered California for entrepreneurs and employees without a workplace-based healthcare plan
• Upcoming changes to our full-scope Medicaid program, MediCal, particularly for immigrant Californians
• Overview of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTCs) and why Congress must be extend them

Resources for enrollment assistance are currently available through Covered California’s certified agents and community partners.