Proof of Citizenship or Lawful Presence

To be eligible for health insurance through Covered California the law requires that everyone show proof they are “lawfully present” in the country or U.S National Status.

View documents that Covered California will accept as proof of citizenship or U.S. National Status.

View documents that Covered California will accept as proof of immigration status or lawful Presence.

Covered California has said that, “All information you provide to us about immigration status will be kept secure and private and will not be used by any immigration agency for the purpose of immigration enforcement.”

For directions on how to submit your documents, click here.

For FAQ’s related to supporting documents, click here.

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