Consumer Interest Surges as First Key Deadline Approaches for Covered California and the Individual Market
Covered California has extended its enrollment deadline for consumers who want coverage effective January 1, […]
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U.S. move to restrict immigrants’ healthcare access would hit California’s economy, study says
The Department of Homeland Security's proposed public charge rule, which would discourage enrollment in health […]
Disparities in Health Care Access and Health Among Lesbians, Gay Men, and Bisexuals in California
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released a policy brief examining the differences in health care […]
As Open Enrollment Begins, Advocates Warn of Continued Threats to Health Coverage
While California has made significant progress in protecting the health rights of its residents, advocates […]
Attorney General Becerra Issues Guidance Clarifying Rights of Californians and Responsibilities of Public Entities
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra recently issued guidance and model policies to ensure that public […]
Immigrants’ Health Premiums Far Exceed What Plans Pay for Their Care
A recent study released by the journal, Health Affairs, found that immigrants covered by private […]
California passes vital laws to stave off attacks on health coverage.
California is the first state in the country to prohibit work requirement as a condition of Medi-Cal eligibility.
Wildfires, pollution, poverty, and asthma: the connection of health & the environment
A California Healthline featured article looks at how the wildfires, environmental factors and lived-conditions compound access to care issues for Medi-Cal recipients.
More Californians Getting Addiction Treatment Under New Program, Counties Report
A new report by the California Health Care Foundation has found that the implementation of […]
Still Grappling With Provider Access Issues, State Pours More Money Into Denti-Cal
During the lean budget years of the economic recession, the state cut Denti-Cal benefits and […]
Thousands of Medi-Cal Patients Report Poor Treatment by Doctors, Staff
Data released in June by California's Department of Health Care Services show that nearly 7,000 […]
Surprise! Here’s Another Bill For That ‘Paramedic Response’
More and more cities are adopting 911 response fees to offset the costs associated with […]
California Advocates Outraged by Health Proposals Cut from Budget at 11th Hour
The $200 billion budget deal reached by Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative leaders includes $500 […]
Calif. Exchange Chief Sees No Rate Impact From Latest Trump Challenge To ACA
Covered California's premiums are expected to rise significantly next year. Recent projections by the exchange […]
Whole Person Care Pilots and Interim Care Programs: County Hospitals Seek Alternatives to ‘Patient Dumping’.
In an effort to address and tackle the practice of 'Patient Dumping' and develop support […]
Communities of Color Less Likely to Get Needed Mental Healthcare, Study Finds
A variety of factors create social and structural barriers for women and Black and Latinx communities in accessing mental health care.
LA County Medi-Cal annual renewals led to unlawful terminations
Medi-Cal beneficiaries in LA County lost their benefits even though they turned in their Medi-Cal annual renewal packets on time.
Surprise Ambulance Bills
Ambulance bills can be an unwelcome surprise, especially if you don't have insurance or have […]
Hospitals discharging homeless patients without help or a plan for care
Highlighting the KQED story: “Where Do You Go When You Leave the Hospital But Are Homeless?”
‘A Persistent Puzzle’: Californians Embrace Medicaid – But Food Stamps? Not So Much.
California's participation rate in the food stamp program is one of the lowest in the […]
