Reporting Changes to
Covered California
What kind of Changes do you have to report?
Covered CA requires you to report the following changes:
- Getting married or divorced
- Having a baby, adopting a child or placing a child for adoption
- Having a change in income (if it is a change 10% up or down)
- Gaining health coverage through a job or a program like Medicare or Medi-Cal
- Moving
- Having a change in disability status
- Gaining or losing a dependent
- Having a change in tax filing status
- Having a change in citizenship or immigration status
- Becoming incarcerated or being released from incarceration
- Having a change in status as an American Indian or Alaska Native or changing your tribal status
- Having a correction to your name, date of birth or Social Security number
- Experiencing any other changes that may affect your income and household size
Special note for Pregnancy: You are NOT required to report a pregnancy to Covered CA. If you are an existing Covered CA member, it is not necessary or recommended to report a pregnancy unless you are interested in other coverage options for pregnant women such as Medi-Cal or the Medi-Cal Access Program. Learn more about health coverage options for pregnant women.
Who do you report a change to?
If no one in your household is on Medi-cal, call 1-877-752-4737 to report changes.
Contact Medi-Cal to report your changes, if you or any member of your household is enrolled in Medi-Cal. Follow these steps:
- First, call or visit your local county Medi-Cal office to report your change(s)
- Then, if you or any member of your household is eligible for a Covered CA plan, call Covered CA to confirm and/or update your plan selection. Alternatively, if you used an insurance agency, you can call them for assistance in updating your plan.
Please Note: If you need to report a change during Renewal time or during the Open Enrollment Period, we advise that you call for assistance.
