Covered California's Open Enrollment period starts Tuesday.
This is the time to find out if you qualify for health care through the federal assistance program.
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You can fill out an application online, by mail, or in person, by January 31st.
If you miss that deadline, you can't sign up unless you have a qualifying life event -- like having a baby or getting married.
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Starting next year, Californians who do not have health insurance will face a tax penalty of nearly $700.
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