Covered California Certified Enroller Practice Exam

When can a consumer expect to receive their first bill after submitting their Covered California application?

1. Immediately upon application submission

2. Within one week

3. After 2 weeks

4. After one month

The correct answer is: After 2 weeks

A consumer can expect to receive their first bill after submitting their Covered California application typically within two weeks. This timeline allows for the processing of the application and the coordination of enrollment with the insurance carrier. After the application is successfully submitted and reviewed, the consumer will receive information regarding their coverage and will then be billed for the first premium. Choosing two weeks as the correct timeframe aligns with the standard practices of health insurance enrollment processes, where billing typically occurs after the initial processing times for applications. This timeline ensures that consumers are well-informed about their plan choices and payment responsibilities before receiving their bill. The other options, such as immediate billing or billing within a week, do not account for the necessary processing step, and billing after one month would typically be too late for the initial bill following enrollment.