Health Insurance
I Need to Buy Health Insurance
If you are currently uninsured or need to purchase insurance on your own, let us help you get started.
Where can I buy health insurance?
You can purchase insurance for you and your family either through Covered California or directly from private health insurance companies, including Sharp Health Plan.
Covered California is the marketplace where Californians can get health insurance premium assistance under the federal Affordable Care Act.
Covered California offers financial subsidies to individuals and families who qualify. If you qualify, you can use the subsidy to offset the cost of a plan offered by private insurance companies.
When can I buy health insurance?
You may purchase insurance during open enrollment periods or when you experience a qualifying life event (i.e., marriage, divorce, birth, lost job, etc.).
You may need to purchase coverage if you are turning 26 and are no longer eligible as a dependent on a parent's insurance plan.
Which insurance plans does Sharp accept?
At Sharp HealthCare, we accept almost all health insurance plans.
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Have questions about how health insurance works? We’ve got answers.
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View doctors specializing in primary care in San Diego.
Dr. Daniel Hoefer
"My goal is to provide state-of-the-art care and service for my patients."
Dr. Vinh Nguyen
"I love the challenge of medicine and art of helping patients and their families."
Dr. Noli Cava
"I provide complete health care for the whole family in a friendly and caring community practice."
Dr. Andrew Brown
"The Sharp Experience means that every patient will leave their appointment feeling like they understand what was discussed, what the plan of action is, and that they were an active participant in the decision-making process."
Dr. James Malinak
"I have been in practice since 1986."
Dr. Cristina Coronado
"The Sharp Experience means providing high-quality, compassionate care for my patients."
Dr. Amro Mahmoud
"The Sharp Experience means providing a new standard of care that exceeds the expectations of every patient by treating them with the utmost care, compassion and respect."
Dr. Kevin Considine
"I believe in treating the whole patient and family — not just the disease."
Dr. Jennifer Barkley
"I believe that every person deserves the best health care available."
Dr. Udesh Shah
"The Sharp Experience means putting the patient first and valuing a strong patient and physician relationship. "
Dr. Iris Ha
"The Sharp Experience means excellent patient-focused care with an amazing team of physicians and nurses in an integrated health system."
Dr. Kenneth Altschuler
"My focus is on providing the highest-quality care available to patients."
