Paper cutout of family The rate increase was modest mainly because of a surge of new, "healthier" enrollees both during the regular enrollment period for 2020 coverage and the current "special" enrollment. (Photo: Shutterstock)

Premiums for health plans sold through Covered California, the state's Affordable Care Act insurance exchange, will rise an average of 0.6% next year — the smallest hike since it started providing coverage in 2014, the agency announced Tuesday.

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