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L.A. Care Health Plan Through Covered California

Los Angeles County's Local Health Plan

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Community Based
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Why Choose L.A. Care Health Plan?

L.A. Care is the nation's largest publicly operated health plan, created by Los Angeles County to provide quality healthcare to local communities. As a local, independent authority, L.A. Care reinvests in the community and understands LA County's unique healthcare needs.

Los Angeles County Specialist

Founded and operated by LA County, L.A. Care understands the specific healthcare challenges, demographics, and needs of Los Angeles communities better than any other health plan.

Plan Partners Network Model

L.A. Care uses a Plan Partners model, contracting with established health plans like Blue Shield, Anthem, and Kaiser to provide access to their extensive provider networks throughout LA County.

Public Health Mission

As a public entity, L.A. Care's mission is community health, not profits. They invest surplus revenue back into member services, community health initiatives, and improving healthcare access.

Multilingual & Multicultural

Serving LA's diverse population with services in over 15 languages including Spanish, Armenian, Chinese, Korean, Tagalog, and Farsi. Culturally sensitive care is a priority.

Community Health Centers

Strong partnerships with LA County community health centers, FQHCs, and safety-net providers ensure access to care in underserved neighborhoods across the county.

Member Support Services

Beyond healthcare, L.A. Care connects members with social services, housing assistance, nutrition programs, and other community resources that support overall health and wellbeing.

L.A. Care Plans Available Through Covered California

L.A. Care offers HMO plans across all metal tiers for Los Angeles County residents, utilizing their Plan Partners network model for comprehensive coverage.

Plan Partners: When you enroll in L.A. Care, you can choose to access care through one of their Plan Partners (like Blue Shield Trio or Anthem Select) for a broader provider network.
Metal Tier Coverage Best For
Bronze 60% Low premiums, emergency coverage
Silver 70% Best value, CSR eligible
Gold 80% Frequent care needs
Platinum 90% Maximum coverage
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L.A. Care's Los Angeles County Network

L.A. Care provides access to comprehensive healthcare throughout Los Angeles County through their direct network and Plan Partners.

Coverage Areas:

  • Central LA: Downtown, Hollywood, Koreatown
  • South LA: Watts, Compton, Inglewood
  • East LA: Boyle Heights, Montebello, El Monte
  • San Fernando Valley: Van Nuys, Reseda, Pacoima
  • San Gabriel Valley: Pasadena, Alhambra, Pomona
  • South Bay: Torrance, Long Beach, Carson
  • Antelope Valley: Lancaster, Palmdale
LA County Only: L.A. Care exclusively serves Los Angeles County residents, ensuring all resources and networks are optimized for local healthcare delivery.
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Member Benefits & Community Services

Member Services

  • 24/7 nurse advice line
  • Multilingual customer service
  • Care coordination support
  • Provider search assistance
  • Claims and benefits help

Community Resources

  • Social services connections
  • Transportation assistance
  • Housing support referrals
  • Food and nutrition programs
  • Local resource navigation

How to Enroll in L.A. Care

LA County Only: L.A. Care plans are only available to Los Angeles County residents. You must live in LA County to enroll.

Zero Fees, Local Support

Enroll through CoverHealthCA.com with no broker fees. Our LA-based licensed agents understand the local market and can help you navigate L.A. Care's Plan Partners options.

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Frequently Asked Questions

L.A. Care contracts with other health plans (called Plan Partners) to provide access to their provider networks. When you enroll in certain L.A. Care plans, you can choose a Plan Partner like Blue Shield Trio or Anthem Select, giving you access to their established doctor networks while maintaining L.A. Care's local focus and community services.

No, L.A. Care is exclusively for Los Angeles County residents. You must have a residential address in LA County to enroll in L.A. Care plans. If you live in another county, you'll need to choose a different Covered California carrier that serves your area.

L.A. Care is a public entity created by Los Angeles County, not a private insurance company. This means their mission is improving community health rather than generating profits. They reinvest surplus revenue into member services, community health initiatives, and expanding healthcare access throughout LA County.

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