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CA AB4

Bill

Status

Failed

2/2/2026

Primary Sponsor

Joaquin Arambula

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Origin

State Assembly

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Covered California (the state health insurance exchange) to administer a program allowing undocumented immigrants to enroll in health insurance coverage starting no sooner than January 1, 2027, with enrollment beginning October 1, 2028

  • Replaces the existing requirement for California to apply for a federal waiver with a state-administered program that provides coverage "substantially similar" to other Californians, including eligibility determination, benefit design, and appeals processes

  • Establishes the Covered California for All Fund in the General Fund to accept user fees and appropriations for program administration

  • Requires health insurers offering qualified health plans through Covered California to also offer identical plans to individuals enrolled under this program

  • Mandates progress reports to the Department of Finance and Legislature by May 1 of 2027, 2028, and 2029, with requirements for stakeholder and public consultation on program design

Legislative Description

Covered California expansion.

Last Action

From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations4/2/2025
Health2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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