Documents to Confirm Eligibility

Find the Document Type

Check your letter or account message to find out which type of proof Covered California is asking for.

• Proof of Income: Submit pay stubs, tax returns, wage statements or other documents to confirm your household income.
• Proof of Identity: Verify who you are with a driver's license, passport, military ID, school record or other accepted document. Options are also available for children under 16.
• Proof of Citizenship or U.S. National Status: Confirm your U.S. citizenship or national status with a birth certificate, passport or naturalization certificate. Includes options if you don’t have primary documentation.
• Proof of Immigration Status or Lawful Presence: Find your immigration status category and submit one accepted document. Covers 25 immigration status types.
• Proof of Social Security Number: Confirm a Social Security number using an SSA card, tax document or other accepted record. Includes options if you don’t have an SSN or your application is pending.
• American Indian or Alaska Native Documentation: Confirm tribal status using tribal records, federal certifications or other accepted documents.
• Proof You Don't Have Minimum Essential Coverage: Show that you don’t have other qualifying health insurance using a coverage letter, employer statement or Medicare documentation.
• Proof of Non-Incarcerated Status: Confirm you aren’t currently incarcerated with release papers, parole documents or a downloadable attestation form.
• Notification of Deceased Status: Report the death of someone with a plan through Covered California, or correct an account incorrectly flagged as deceased.

How to Submit Documents

You can submit documents online through your account, by fax, by mail or in person with free help from a certified enroller or insurance agent.

Before You Submit

A few things to keep in mind before you send your proof:

• Submit only the document type your notice or account message asked for — not all documents are accepted for every request.
• Send copies only. Do not send original documents by fax or mail.
• Make sure your document is clear and includes the information requested.
• Keep your notice and case number available in case you need to follow up with Covered California.

Why Documents Are Requested

When you apply, Covered California checks the information you provide against government data sources, such as the IRS and Social Security Administration. If something doesn't match, we may ask you to send proof to confirm the new information. This doesn't necessarily mean you made an error — it's a routine part of the eligibility process.

If You Don’t Have All the Information Yet

Don't wait to submit your application just because you're missing a document. You can still apply, and Covered California will contact you about what to do next. If you don't hear from us, call us at (800) 300-1506.