Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services

The new law requires health plans and insurers to provide health insurance access to individuals, regardless of their health status, age or occupation; it requires individuals to purchase and maintain insurance coverage for themselves and their families; it requires government to set the rules for the insurance marketplace and to support access to affordable coverage for our lower income residents; and, it requires individuals, families and communities to assume more responsibility to manage their health and be more involved in health care decisions.  Find out how to apply.