RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. , July 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the second year in a row, Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) will offer consumers in Region 17 the lowest-cost Covered California Silver plan. Region 17 covers San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

The news comes one day after Covered California released its list of participating health plans and rates for 2025, with IEHP Covered once again offering five levels of coverage: Platinum, Gold, Silver and Bronze, plus a Minimum Coverage plan. "When IEHP entered the exchange last year, we became only the second public managed care plan available through Covered California—this was a huge turning point for us," said IEHP's Chief Operating Officer Susie White . "Offering the lowest-cost Silver plan in the region reflects our commitment to creating pathways to a better quality of life for our members.

" IEHP's expansion into the Covered California exchange provides consumers with more options to select the best health plan for their individual and family needs. For 2025, Covered California added enhanced benefit options for consumers based on their selection, including: Zero deductibles and less out-of-pocket costs Reduction in generic drug costs Lower copays for primary, emergency and specialty care visits Covered California is the only place Californians can go to receive financial help to make their coverage more affordable. Nearly 90 percent of Covered California's enrollees receive financial help, with many paying $10 o.