California Has Plan for Dramatic Health Care Change

The state has previously introduced laws that would bring universal health care to residents, but so far, none have been successful. Read More

California lawmakers once again introduce universal health care bill

California lawmakers have once again introduced a universal health care bill after unsuccessful attempts in the past. The bill’s latest iteration, formally known as AB 2200, would establish the ... Read More

California legislators must prioritize patients over profits

OPINION - Trying to manage a chronic disease can be overwhelming. Getting access to medications to treat the disease should not be. No one should have to choose between putting food on the table or ... Read More

New California rule aims to limit health care cost increases to 3% annually

Doctors, hospitals and health insurance companies in California will be limited to annual price increases of 3% starting in 2029 under a new rule state regulators approved Wednesday in the latest ... Read More

California Often Leads Change, but Not for Single-Payer Health Care

Supporters say pushing yearly in Sacramento, even if unsuccessful, is vital to keep leaders from ducking the issue. Read More

Medi-Cal now covers undocumented people of all ages. How Valley groups are getting the word out

Groups like Valley Onward are often the go-between for local undocumented persons and the Medi-Cal system. El Concilio is another nonprofit working to answer Medi-Cal-related questions and offering ... Read More

Unsheltered People Are Losing Medicaid in Redetermination Mix-Ups

Some of the nearly 130,000 Montanans who have lost Medicaid coverage as the state reevaluates eligibility are homeless. That’s in part because Montana kicked more than 80,000 people off the program ... Read More

California Is Investing $500M in Therapy Apps for Youth. Advocates Fear It Won’t Pay Off.

California launched two teletherapy apps as part of the governor’s $500 million foray into health technology with private companies. But the rollout has been so slow that one company has yet to make ... Read More

Health insurance giant Kaiser notifies millions of a data breach

U.S. health conglomerate Kaiser is notifying millions of its members of a data breach earlier this month. In a legally required notice filed with the U.S. government on April 12 but made public on ... Read More

More doctors can prescribe a leading addiction treatment. Why aren't more people getting help?

A new study finds little change in the number of people taking a key medicine for opioid addiction even though it’s now easier for doctors to prescribe it. Read More

Life Insurance News

Three former workers in a Northern California office of the Zurich American Insurance Co. who were fired after taking“ off-the-record” paid time off were awarded more than $80 million in ... Read More

Best Health Insurance For Young Adults Of 2024

He has covered insurance for a decade, including auto, home, life and health. Before covering insurance, Les was a news editor and ... Do younger people pay more for health insurance? Read More