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Premiums and plan details change every year, and 2026 looks tighter in California. County service areas still decide which carriers show up, and provider networks still decide which doctors and hospitals stay available. Getting the choice right saves money and avoids surprises once care starts. Plan options also depend on where coverage comes from. Covered
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Right now, the U.S. tariff regime affecting Canadian goods is a two-track system. Most Canadian to U.S. trade can still enter tariff-free if it qualifies under USMCA rules, but multiple high-impact tariff layers remain on key sectors like metals and parts of autos, plus broader emergency-based tariffs that apply when goods are not USMCA-compliant. Canada