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Important Update: The California Community Health Coverage Program has met program capacity and is no longer accepting applications for the 2026 enrollment period. Please continue to check the website for opportunities to apply in the future.<\/strong><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″]
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Important Update for Open Enrollment 2026<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]The Community Health Coverage Program (CHCP) has met program capacity in Northern California. CHCP is no longer accepting applications for the 2026 enrollment period from residents of the following counties:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Alameda, Amador, Calaveras, Contra Costa, El Dorado, Fresno, Kings, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tulare (zip codes: 93618, 93631, 93646, 93654, 93666, 93673), Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba<\/em><\/p>\n

CHCP remains OPEN in Southern California and will accept applications from residents of the following counties:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, Tulare (zip codes: 93238, 93261), and Ventura<\/em><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text]\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t
To start coverage on:<\/th>Send your completed paperwork by:<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
January 1, 2026<\/td>December 31, 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
February 1, 2026<\/td>January 31, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[vc_column_text css=””]\n
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Apply online<\/h2>\n

You can submit your application online in a few easy steps! Click the button below to get started.[\/vc_column_text]I’m ready to apply online!<\/span><\/a> [vc_column_text css=””]\n

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Want to send your application manually?<\/h2>\n

1. Fill out the application for health coverage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Download the Kaiser Permanente Individual and Family plan application<\/a><\/p>\n

Review our CHCP Instruction Guide<\/a> for specific instructions.<\/p>\n

Note: Social Security numbers or tax identification numbers are not<\/strong> required to apply for CHCP, but if you have one please include it on the application.<\/p>\n

Need help completing your application?<\/a><\/p>\n

2. Fill out the CHCP subsidy application. (Be sure to include proof of income when you send in your application.)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Download the CHCP Application for Subsidy<\/a><\/p>\n

Here are the best ways to show proof of your income:<\/p>\n

If you get a paycheck or direct deposit, we need:<\/p>\n