Who is Eligible?
Covered California for Small Business
You are eligible for Covered California for Small Business if:
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You have at least one but no more than 100 eligible employees and meet certain contribution and participation requirements.
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You have at least one employee who receives a W-2.
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The majority of your eligible employees live in California.
You are eligible for Covered California for Small Business if you have 100 or fewer full-time-equivalent employees.
If you are a sole proprietor, with no W-2-receiving employees, you may be eligible to purchase coverage through Covered California’s individual marketplace.
For questions about CCSB eligibility, please contact us at (800) 650-0922.
What is a full-time equivalent employee?
What should I know about calculating full-time equivalent employees?
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Calculating the total FTE employee count is your responsibility as an employer. -
Employers that have more than 100 FTE employees are not eligible for Covered California for Small Business.
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Not all FTE employees may be eligible for coverage with Covered California for Small Business. Employees who are eligible for coverage include:
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Full-time employees (those who work 30 or more hours per week). -
Part-time employees (those who work 20-29 hours per week) at the employer’s discretion.
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