Healthcare Subsidy - California

At the end of each calendar quarter, Jitsu will provide a subsidy to help pay for your healthcare costs if you have a qualifying plan and have driven in California for an average of 15+ engaged hours per week in the quarter. 

 

Calendar quarters are as follows:

• Q1: January 1 - March 31
• Q2: April 1 - June 30
• Q3: July 1 - September 30
• Q4: October 1 - December 31
  
  

Eligibility Requirements:

1. You have driven an average of 15+ engaged hours each week throughout the quarter
2. You are enrolled in a qualifying health plan and are the the primary policy holder
3. You will submit a copy of your health care coverage for the quarter by the deadline

You will receive an email from us if you qualify to apply for the prior quarter’s subsidy.

If you believe you are eligible for the subsidy and haven’t received an email by the 15th of the month, please reach out to drivers@gojitsu.com.

 

Qualifying Health Plan

A qualifying health plan refers to any health insurance plan that is considered minimum essential coverage under the Affordable Care Act.   

 

Proof of active coverage:

• Must include proof of active enrollment for the current quarter with either of the following:
  • Proof of enrollment from Covered California
    Follow these instructions to obtain Proof of Coverage
    Covered CA: Drivers for App-Based Delivery Companies > Proof of Coverage 
  • Evidence of Coverage (EOC)
  • Proof of health care premium payment
    
• Must include your member identification card (front & back)
  • Must show your name as the policy holder 
  • Must show the name of the health plan
• Cannot include any employee-sponsored, or government-sponsored (including, but not limited to  Medicare, Medicaid, Medi-Cal, LA Care, Promise Health Plan, CenCal, IEHP,  Tricare, Veteran Affairs) plans

Payments

The subsidy amount depends on the engaged hours driven:

• If you have driven between 15 - 25 hours/week over the quarter, you’ll receive $734.31
• If you have driven 25 or more hours/week over the quarter, you’ll receive $1468.62

 

After you have submitted a copy of your health care coverage, you can check the app for your status. Once approved, the subsidy will be deposited into your account within 15 days of coverage submission.