Open enrollment begins for health coverage as state officials tout affordable premiums

State and federal officials have launched the nationwide open-enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act for 2022.

U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra joined state Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly and Covered California Executive Director Peter Lee on Monday to announce the start of open enrollment and to encourage both insured and uninsured residents to take advantage of new subsidies if they are eligible.