California’s Insurance Crisis Deepens | Bakersfield News

In the San Joaquin Valley, nearly 27,000 people lost health insurance in just three months as COVID-era subsidies expired, leaving many unable to afford premiums—especially self-employed and gig workers caught between Medi-Cal eligibility and rising costs. With insurers hiking rates and no federal lifeline in sight, enrollees are shifting to cheaper plans with higher deductibles, while national enrollment drops point to a broader crisis fueled by lost tax credits and soaring prices. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/60eb812e03f5af81