Covered CA shares open enrollment information at Salinas library

SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) -- The deadline to enroll in Covered California is approaching as representatives head to local libraries to reach out to the uninsured. The "Let's Talk Health Tour" stopped by the Cesar Chavez Library to remind those about the January 31st deadline.

This year will also mark an important change for the program for DACA recipients.

“Thanks to a regulation changed by the federal government, DACA recipients can now access covered California and all of the financial assistance programs that we make available to other people who enroll through California," Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman said.

Both Covered California and local libraries have establish a partnership to extend their reach to those in communities that may not know how to enroll.

"Having Covered California be a partner and allow us to offer health literacy, health insurance information to the community is an absolutely amazing thing that we can Bring to the residents here," City of Salinas Deputy Librarian Tim Kuelker said.

Covered California representatives say roughly 70,000 people living on the Central Coast are eligible for the low or no-cost coverage. Those interested in enrollment can sign up via phone, through enrollment partners or online at coveredca.com.