How to Choose Sharp Through Covered California

If you need to buy health insurance, you can get access to care from Sharp's network of clinics, hospitals and affiliated doctors through Covered California, the state's health insurance marketplace.

Covered California offers a variety of insurance options to meet your health needs and financial situation. Depending on your household income, you may be eligible for a subsidy to help you pay for your insurance.

To receive care at Sharp, choose one of the following health insurance plans and levels of coverage offered through Covered California. You also have the option to purchase an individual insurance plan directly from the insurance provider.

Sharp Health Plan HMO: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum

• Sharp hospitals
• Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group
• Sharp Community Medical Group

Health Net CommunityCare HMO: Silver, Gold, Platinum

• Sharp hospitals
• Sharp Community Medical Group — selected physicians (verify with your health plan)

Health Net PureCare EPO: Bronze

• Sharp hospitals
• Sharp Community Medical Group — selected physicians (verify with your health plan)

Health Net PureCare HSP: Bronze

• Sharp hospitals
• Sharp Community Medical Group — selected physicians (verify with your health plan)

How do I enroll in a plan?

Open enrollment for 2019 health insurance plans through Covered California will begin on Oct. 15, 2018, and end on Jan. 15, 2019. You may get coverage outside of that period if you have a qualifying life event, such as marriage, divorce, birth or lost job. To learn more about your coverage options, visit the Covered California website.

How can I get more information?

To learn about how health care reform may impact you, visit our Frequently Asked Questions about the Affordable Care Act and Covered California.

If you need additional information about health insurance coverage or how to receive care at Sharp, call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday, 7 am to 7 pm.