California rejects Obama plan to extend canceled healthcare policies Los Angeles Times | November 21, 2013 | 2:15 PM California's health insurance exchange voted unanimously Thursday against an extension of canceled health policies affecting about 1 million consumers in the state. The decision ends a weeklong drama over what would happen for policyholders who will lose their existing coverage Dec. 31 and face finding replacement insurance that may cost more. The 5-0 vote by the state exchange marks a break with the president since California has been a strong supporter of the Affordable Care Act. For the latest information go to