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As a Black woman, I had to beg doctors to take me seriously when my brain was leaking
Studies have confirmed that many doctors often either don’t hear Black women or see their pain. […]
Newsom says California will review FDA-approved COVID-19 vaccines before releasing them to public.
COVID-19 vaccines Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will review the safety of all COVID-19 vaccinesthat receive […]
Hard Lives Made Harder by COVID: Homeless Endure a ‘Slow-Moving Train Wreck’
Hard Lives Made Harder by COVID: Homeless Endure a ‘Slow-Moving Train Wreck’ Governor Newsom promised that […]
Pandemic snafu: State mistakenly drops Medi-Cal coverage for some low-income Californians
Pandemic snafu: State mistakenly drops Medi-Cal coverage for some low-income Californians An error involving the state’s […]
A collision of epidemics: Coronavirus disrupts addiction treatment
A collision of epidemics: Coronavirus disrupts addiction treatment Pandemic Disrupts Opioid Treatment in California, Slashing ER […]
Hiring A Diverse Army To Track COVID-19 Amid Reopening
Hiring A Diverse Army To Track COVID-19 Amid Reopening Here in California, and across U.S., health […]
Coronavirus Crisis Opens Access To Online Opioid Addiction Treatment
Coronavirus Crisis Opens Access To Online Opioid Addiction Treatment As the COVID-19 emergency continuesindividuals in need […]
These California medical workers are signing up for Newsom’s health corps — despite risks
These California medical workers are signing up for Newsom’s health corps — despite risks As of […]
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!
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.
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!
Uninsured Rate Stayed Near Record Low in California During 2018
California’s Health Coverage Remained Strong in 2018, Survey Finds. A recent survey from the UCLA Center […]
Californians Maintain Health Insurance Coverage Despite National Trends
Health Coverage in California Remains Robust as Other States See Declines California Defies National Trend, Maintains […]
Cal MediConnect Enrollees Often Miss Out on Vital Interpretation Services
California and federal laws require access to interpreter services for Medicare and Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
State Laws Aim to Help Californians Manage Air Ambulance Expenses
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 Face Relocation as Medi-Cal Plans Halt Payments
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.
Biased Health Decisions by Computers Stem from Human Choices
When Health Algorithms Show Bias, Humans Are Often to Blame Human Decisions Drive Bias in Computerized […]
Uninsured Californians Can Get Help, But Face Penalties for Lack of Coverage
California Will Assist the Uninsured, Yet Fines Await Those Without Coverage No Health Insurance? California Offers […]
