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CA AB4
Bill
Status
2/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Joaquin Arambula
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AI Summary
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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
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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
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Establishes the Covered California for All Fund in the General Fund to accept user fees and appropriations for program administration
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Requires health insurers offering qualified health plans through Covered California to also offer identical plans to individuals enrolled under this program
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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