Health insurance market: financial assistance: This bill would require Covered California to administer financial assistance to help low- and middle-income Californians access affordable coverage, as specified, if the Legislature appropriates funds for that purpose. The bill would provide that priority for financial assistance shall be given to an individual whose premium payment is equal to or greater than 8% of his or her annual household income, as specified, or an individual whose annual household income is equal to or greater than 200% of the federal poverty level, as specified.