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Pandemic snafu: State mistakenly drops Medi-Cal coverage for some low-income Californians
A collision of epidemics: Coronavirus disrupts addiction treatment
Hiring A Diverse Army To Track COVID-19 Amid Reopening
Coronavirus Crisis Opens Access To Online Opioid Addiction Treatment
These California medical workers are signing up for Newsom’s health corps — despite risks
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.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information
Learn about your rights as a patient to access medical care during the coronavirus pandemic, including coverage under Medi-Cal, Medicare, Covered California, and more.
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
Californians Maintain Health Insurance Coverage Despite National Trends
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.