Rising health care costs will lead to an average 7.9% jump next year in insurance rates for those who receive coverage through Covered California, the agency announced.

Also, for the first time, undocumented youths who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals status will be eligible for health care through Covered California when enrollment opens Nov. 1.

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Cole Reynolds is a rising junior at Northwestern University, where he studies journalism and anthropology. He has previously served as managing editor for The Daily Northwestern. In that role, he was part of the team that revealed the extent of hazing on the Northwestern football team — a story that attracted national attention. Outside of reporting, you can find him making fresh pasta, bread or other culinary creations.