A collision of epidemics: Coronavirus disrupts addiction treatment
While the federal and state governments have introduced several policy changes to make substance use […]
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Hiring A Diverse Army To Track COVID-19 Amid Reopening
Here in California, and across U.S., health departments are working at a furious pace to […]
Coronavirus Crisis Opens Access To Online Opioid Addiction Treatment
As the COVID-19 emergency continues, individuals in need of treatment for opioid use disorders in […]
These California medical workers are signing up for Newsom’s health corps — despite risks
As of last Thursday, more than 86,000 people have applied for Governor Newsom's health corps, […]
Lawmakers call for racial data in virus testing
Reporting of coronavirus testing and treatment demographic information in California would help advocates and patients to advocate for better access in communities that most need it.
Medi-Cal now covers foot care, hearing aids, eyeglasses and more (again)!
Starting January 1, 2020, Medi-Cal benefits that were suspended for over ten years (including eyeglasses, hearing aids, foot care, speech therapy, and incontinence creams and washes) are restored.
State Fails to Test for Lead in Nearly Three-Quarters of Medi-Cal Babies and Toddlers
California State Auditor finds Med-Cal’s failure to test for lead is concentrated in just 15% of the state’s communities and has not improved much in the past 20 years.
Racial bias (still) affects many aspects of health care
A recent article reminds us all that racism continues to inflict harm in the health care setting.
Medi-Cal Expands Coverage For Low-Income Young Adults
Beginning January 1, 2020, all low-income young adults, ages 19 through 25, can enroll in Medi-Cal. Immigration status does not matter!
Health uninsurance rate in California remained low in 2018, survey finds
A recent survey from the UCLA Center for Health Policy and Research shows that the […]
Californians Maintain Health Insurance Coverage Despite National Trends
Despite nationwide declines in coverage due in part to federal policy changes, such as a […]
Many Cal MediConnect plan members don’t receive interpretation services
California and federal laws require access to interpreter services for Medicare and Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
California laws may help with air ambulance bills
California has several consumer protection laws that may help if you end up with an air ambulance bill — including a new law that goes into effect January 1, 2020 and applies to many private insurance plans.
Nursing home patients told to relocate as their Medi-Cal plans cut off payment
Nursing home residents are being asked to move out after their Medi-Cal plans terminated regular payments. Health Consumer Alliance member Legal Services of Northern California is featured.
Humans at fault when computers make biased health decisions
New research suggests that computer algorithms make biased (and flawed) health decisions. The results harm […]
No health insurance? California will help, but you’ll pay if you’re not covered
With Open Enrollment starting last week, middle income health consumers in California will start reaping […]
How Newsom’s Bill-Signing Marathon Affects Your Health Care
Governor Gavin Newsom finished signing bills passed by the legislature on Sunday, making decisions on […]
Researchers Call for Quality-Improvement Changes in Medi-Cal Plans
A UCSF study this month found that more than half of the quality measures for […]
Advice About Health Insurance for College Students
People attending college may face challenges and new options with their health insurance. A recent […]
Governor’s ‘Mental Health Czar’ Seeks New Blueprint For Care In California
In a recent interview with California Healthline, the state’s “mental health czar,” Thomas Insel, expressed […]
