Covered California Provides Online Tool for Consumers To Compare Health Premium Rates

Last week, Covered California -- the state's health insurance exchange -- launched an online feature allowing consumers to compare specific health premium rates from competing health plans in their area. Prior to the launch, the state's online calculator provided general estimates of statewide premiums without any other information on different plans and prices.

• "California Gives Consumers Detailed Rates Under Healthcare Overhaul" (Terhune, Los Angeles Times, 8/30).