California Removes 850,000 People From Health Care Plan

Since the expiration of COVID-19 related health care guarantees, public insurance coverage in California has dropped by over 850,000. The nationwide "disenrollment," or "unwinding," process that ... Read More

Health care coverage expanding in California: What to know

New bill means coverage regardless of gender or sexual orientation, taking a clear stand on inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in fertility care ... Read More

What the GOP’s tax bill means for your health care

Legislation passed by the Senate on Tuesday could affect how people sign up for Medicaid and the insurance marketplaces, and where they can get care. Read More

California closes $12B deficit by cutting back immigrants’ access to health care

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a budget that pares back a number of progressive priorities to close a $12 billion deficit. The Legislature approved it Friday. Read More

How will California health care change under Trump or Harris?

Kamala Harris investigated the market power of huge California health care companies. Donald Trump compelled hospitals to disclose prices. Here's a look at their 2024 priorities on health. Read More

Santa Clara County wants to change its Medi-Cal model, but Family Health Plan calls it a “hostile takeover” - Insurance News | InsuranceNewsNet

The Family Health Plan also leans heavily on the county, according to a memo written by Williams, and delegates managed care responsibilities for roughly 60% of its 300,000 members to the county ... Read More

Santa Clara County wants to change Medi-Cal model; Family Health Plan objects - The Mercury News

The Santa Clara Valley Healthcare system also provides hospital and specialty care services to the Family Health Plan’s remaining members, and to those on the private Medi-Cal plan that’s run ... Read More

California has big plans for improving mental health. Medicaid cuts could upend them | LAist

California under Gov. Gavin Newsom has made sweeping changes to its behavioral health system, pouring billions of dollars into new services and support programs.. But the state’s ambitious plans ... Read More

Trump’s Health Care Plan: AI for All. Who Needs Doctors or Insurance? - Rolling Stone

RFK Jr., Trump, and Republicans want AI to fill the gaps as they move to throw millions off Medicaid, gut funding for hospitals, and slash research. Read More

California has better approach to health care for undocumented than Trump | Opinion - Fresno Bee

Changes to Medi-Cal would hurt California’s undocumented, but Gavin Newsom’s proposal is better than the Trump administration’s cuts, writes The Fresno Bee Editorial Board. Read More

How Covered California sent patient’s personal health data to LinkedIn - The Mercury News

The website that lets Californians shop for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, coveredca.com, has been sending sensitive data to LinkedIn, forensic testing by CalMatters has revealed. Read More