Under his leadership, Covered California has been perhaps the most successful ACA marketplace. (Covered California strived to make sure that no matter how narrow a carrier’s provider networks, all the required benefits were available.) The funding came from a 3.25% assessment on health plans. California outlawed the short-term health plans promoted by the Trump administration, which were outside the ACA’s jurisdiction. After the pandemic struck, Covered California was able to extend open enrollment through May 15, 2021.

Source: Los Angeles Times September 21, 2021 21:33 UTC