L.A. Care Covered Is the Most Affordable Health Plan in L.A. County for the Fourth Year in a Row

2025 Open Enrollment for L.A. Care Covered™ Provides an Affordable Path to Wellness

LOS ANGELES – The 2025 Open Enrollment Period for the Covered California Exchange is starting on November 1, and L.A. Care Health Plan is proud to offer the most affordable rates across all metal levels in Los Angeles County. L.A. Care is the largest health plan in the county, and, as a publicly operated plan not beholden to shareholders seeking a profit, L.A. Care offers an affordable path to wellness. In fact, some members of its L.A. Care Covered plan on the Coverage California Exchange have premiums as low as $0 per month.

“An estimated 91% of L.A. Care Covered members qualify for a federal subsidy, and 53% have a $0 premium,” said John Baackes, L.A. Care CEO.  “We are proud that L.A. Care has maintained its ability to keep rates affordable while continuing to offer access to high-quality care for all of our members.”

The health plan has one of the largest provider networks among Covered California HMO plans, with 2,600 physicians, 5,800 specialists, and 60 hospitals. Members also have convenient 24/7 access to care with telehealth via Teladoc or through the L.A. Care Nurse Advice Line.

“This is the first year that some DACA recipients are eligible to apply for coverage through Covered California,” said Baackes. “L.A. Care is here to support them with the most affordable health plans, where they will have no-cost wellness exams, preventive care services, and they may be eligible for financial assistance.”

L.A. Care understands that health care is complicated, and that’s why we have teams of experts ready to offer support. Prospective members have options on how to get help with enrollment or get information about the benefits of each plan. Throughout the open enrollment period, L.A. Care is hosting informational booths across the county and virtual workshops, some of which will introduce DACA recipients to L.A. Care Covered. You can find details about these events by going to the Upcoming Events section on the homepage of the L.A. Care website at lacare.org. Or, prospective members can call the L.A. Care Covered phone line at 855-222-4239 and choose option two for assistance.


L.A. Care prioritizes health care quality, access and inclusion and is committed to advancing health equity, which means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.

The 2025 open enrollment period runs from November 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025. Renewals began on October 1, 2024.