Will a California individual mandate for health insurance bring in enough money to subsidize more affordable care?
Uncovered California
The Trump administration’s proposal to broaden the definition of ‘public charge’; or a burden on U.S. taxpayers, has already stopped many immigrants from using public health services for fear that such use will block them from a green card.
Low-wage jobs in Inland Empire’s warehouse industry leave many workers uninsured
The federal government plans to change how poverty is measured, which could bump low-income California families from health care and social welfare programs.
While efforts to expand dental insurance rarely receive the same level of attention in the state as battles over universal medical care, the health implications are significant, experts say.
The Affordable Care Act has helped fuel growth in centers that cater to the health needs of disadvantaged children.
With health care leading much of California’s legislative agenda, a state program that connects people to health services has become a vital gateway for millions of uninsured residents.
Transgender individuals often face significant hurdles trying to navigate the health care system and access hormonal, mental health therapies and surgical procedures
A bill moving through the California Legislature could better sync Medi-Cal enrollment with other public benefits, to connect more families to care.
Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent in California to inform people about their eligibility for Medi-Cal. But experts are now wondering: Once people are informed, what carrots and sticks can be used to actually get them signed up?