Covered California on Board Chair Sec. Mark Ghaly Leaving CHHS

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Covered California Executive Director Jessica Altman issued the following statement on Sec. Mark Ghaly leaving his posts as California’s Secretary of Health and Human Services and Covered California’s Board Chair at the end of this month:

“It has been an honor and a privilege to work alongside someone as dedicated to the health of Californians as Sec. Ghaly.

Since being appointed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2019, Sec. Ghaly has been a terrific steward as Chair of the Covered California board, presiding over the lowest uninsured rate on record, the implementation of California’s cost-sharing reduction program and the Medi-Cal to Covered California Enrollment Program, and the adoption of first-in-the nation contract requirements to ensure Covered California’s health plans move the needle on quality and equity.

Sec. Ghaly has been a steadfast champion for Covered California, amplifying our

efforts to get more Californians covered and be a catalyst for improving health care across the state and nationally. Sec. Ghaly’s incredible leadership and vision has helped Covered California continue to deliver on the promise of the Affordable Care Act.

While Sec. Ghaly’s thoughtful leadership will be missed, we wish him the best of luck and we know he will continue working towards making a healthier California for all.”