Board delays vote on CalOptima joining Covered California after members warn a short pause could push implementation a year
The Orange County Board of Supervisors continued a second-reading ordinance on CalOptima’s entry into Covered California to Jan. 14 after CalOptima staff warned a brief delay could shift a planned Jan. 1, 2027 ‘go-live’ to 2028; supervisors split on the risk but agreed to more time for review.
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Dec. 17 continued consideration of an ordinance that would let CalOptima Health participate in Covered California, after CalOptima officials said even a short delay could affect the program’s implementation timeline.
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