Individual health resources
Individual Health Guides and Forms
Understand Covered California eligibility, compare plans and financial help, prepare for enrollment, and review dental and vision coverage.
Covered California and individual coverage
Find the information you need before you apply.
Start with the topic that matches your question. These guides explain the decision points; Skyline Benefit can help confirm current plan and enrollment details.
Eligibility
Review California residency, household, immigration status, income, and access to other coverage.
Read guide 02Health Plans
Compare Bronze, Silver, Gold, and Platinum benefits, plan types, and estimated yearly costs.
Read guide 03Financial Help
Understand premium tax credits, Enhanced Silver plans, household income, and reporting changes.
Read guide 04Enrollment
Prepare for open enrollment or a qualifying life event and understand common document requirements.
Read guide 05Carriers and Networks
Check carrier availability, provider networks, hospitals, prescriptions, and service areas.
Read guide 06Dental Insurance
Compare family dental coverage, waiting periods, provider access, and common benefit structures.
Read guide 07Vision Insurance
Review routine eye exam, lens, frame, contact lens, and participating provider benefits.
Read guide2026 carrier guides
Explore each carrier in plain language.
Start with a carrier guide for a practical overview of plan structure, provider access, member steps, and the official materials worth reviewing before enrollment.
Carrier
Anthem Blue Cross
Marketplace and direct individual health plans with medical, prescription, virtual care, preventive care, and mental health benefits.
Carrier
Blue Shield of California
Trio HMO and Exclusive PPO choices across multiple metal tiers, with separate dental and vision options and digital member tools.
Carrier
Health Net
Ambetter HMO and PPO individual plans with online member tools, pharmacy benefits, wellness resources, and preventive care guidance.
Carrier
Kaiser Permanente
Integrated medical coverage and care with HMO plan designs, coordinated member tools, virtual care, pharmacy, and wellness support.Application checklist
Gather accurate household and coverage details.
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