California Health Insurance & Medical Costs

Complete guide to healthcare costs in California. Compare insurance premiums, understand ACA marketplace options, and find medical procedure prices.

About Healthcare in California

Major Cities: Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, San Jose

Marketplace: California has its own state marketplace (Covered California). Extended subsidies and additional state programs available.

Quick Cost Overview

Single Person

Monthly premium

Low End:$380
Average:$550
High End:$850

Couple

Monthly premium

Low End:$760
Average:$1,100
High End:$1,700

Family of 4

Monthly premium

Low End:$1,100
Average:$1,500
High End:$2,200

Explore California Healthcare Costs

Health Insurance Costs

Find detailed premium information for different household sizes and plan types.

→ Overview→ Single Person Coverage→ Couple Coverage→ Family of 4 Coverage

ACA Marketplace

Learn about subsidies, income limits, and marketplace options in California.

→ Overview→ Income Limits→ Subsidy Examples→ Marketplace Premiums

Medical Procedure Costs

Understand out-of-pocket costs for common medical procedures.

→ Overview→ MRI Without Insurance→ ER Visit Cost→ CT Scan Cost

Medical Procedure Costs in California

MRI Scan

Without insurance

Low End:$700
Average:$1,400
High End:$3,000

ER Visit

Without insurance

Low End:$1,000
Average:$2,000
High End:$5,000

CT Scan

Without insurance

Low End:$400
Average:$1,000
High End:$2,400

Need More Detailed Information?

Explore specific cost breakdowns, subsidy calculators, and real-world examples for California.

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