Average Covered California premiums increased only 4% each of the last two years, but a more substantial rise is coming for the 2017 coverage year. The size of the spike varies by county, averaging 13.4% statewide and 15.8% in Santa Barbara County. Officials say the increase is driven primarily by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Comparison shoppers will find that United Healthcare also offers Covered California plans in our county.
http://khn.org/news/what-do-covered-californias-big-rate-hikes-mean-for-you/
Edit: Story was later covered 8/26/16 in the Ventura County Star as well:
http://www.vcstar.com/news/local/covered-california-premiums-projected-to-rise-158-percent-in-county-3ac6f5c1-c79d-067b-e053-0100007f-391290681.html
