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Healthcare enrollment starts Nov. 1 in California with big rate hikes

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Starting Nov. 1, residents in Alameda County will confront substantial health insurance rate hikes as they enroll in Covered California. Over 82,000 individuals in the county depend on this exchange, with premiums expected to rise by an average of $125 per person per month, a staggering 97% increase. This change comes as Congress allows enhanced premium subsidies to expire, potentially leaving millions of Americans without affordable coverage. Communities of color will bear the brunt of these hikes, as premiums for Black, Latine, and Asian American households may exceed a 100% increase.

The Congressional Budget Office estimates that 4. 2 million people nationwide could lose ACA coverage, with 174,000 Californians at risk. In Alameda County, this could translate to around 5,750 individuals losing their insurance by January. Senator Chuck Schumer has criticized Republicans for their inaction, emphasizing the urgency of the situation. Covered California spokesperson Jagdip Dhillon warns that many may go uninsured if the subsidies are not restored.

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Family of Coach John Beam releases statement 'We are deeply grateful to the Oakland community'

The family of John Beam, a slain Laney College football coach, expressed gratitude for community support in a statement released after his death. They also extended sympathy to the family of Cedric Irving Jr., the alleged shooter charged in Beam's killing. Beam, 66, was known for his impactful coaching career and was featured in the Netflix series "Last Chance U."