Orange County's public health system joins Covered California. What it means for residents

Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Destiny Torres, as published by LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

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CalOptima Health, Orange County's public health care system, joined the Covered California marketplace. ( Adriana Heldiz / CalMatters) Topline: CalOptima Health, the public health system in Orange County, joined the Covered California marketplace this week, allowing members to apply for the 2027...

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