» Open Enrollment – Covered California Fact Sheet

Important dates for 2016 enrollment

November 1, 2015: Open Enrollment started — first day you can enroll in a 2016 insurance plan through the Health Insurance Marketplace. Coverage can start as soon as January 1, 2016.
December 15, 2015: Last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016: 2016 coverage starts for those who enroll or change plans by December 15.
January 15, 2016: Last day to enroll in or change plans for new coverage to start February 1, 2016
January 31, 2016: 2016 Open Enrollment ends. Enrollments or changes between January 16 and January 31 take effect March 1, 2016.

For more information on applying for health coverage, contact the following:

Senior Centers

*Seniors who are over 62 years old can ask for a program specialist*

Downtown Oakland Senior Center, 200 Grand Ave. 510-238-3284

East Oakland Senior Center, 9255 Edes Ave. 510-615-5731

Golden Age Seniors (Eastmont Town Center), Bancroft & 73^rd Ave. 510-562-1990

North Oakland Senior Center, 5714 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way 510-597-5085

West Oakland Senior Center, 1724 Adeline St. 510-238-7016

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families

General Information 888-999-4772

East Oakland, 6955 Foothill Blvd., Suite 100 510-383-5300

East Oakland, 8477 Enterprise Way 510-639-1000

Fremont, 39155 Liberty St., Suite C330 510-795-2428

Hayward, 24100 Amador Ave. 510-670-6000

Livermore, 3311 Pacific Ave. 925-455-0747

North Oakland, 2000 San Pablo Ave. 510-263-2420