The report, "Towards Universal Health Coverage: California Policy Options for Improving Individual Market Affordability and Enrollment," discusses the progress made in California under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in reducing the uninsurance rate and improving health coverage affordability. The report acknowledges the contributions of various individuals and organizations in the preparation of the research. The report suggests policy options for improving individual market affordability and enrollment in California, including providing financial assistance to eligible low- and middle-income individuals, setting a floor for the share of costs that insurers cover, and establishing a ceiling on enrollees’ out-of-pocket costs. The report also highlights the importance of protecting individual market enrollees of all income levels.
