State GovernmentNew California Law Targets Massage TherapistsDecember 31, 2014 | Ed JoyceA new California law regulating massage therapists is intended to decrease illicit massage parlors while increasing professional standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew Laws: EpiPens To Be Required At California SchoolsDecember 29, 2014 | Ben AdlerEvery California school will be required to stock auto-injectors to treat students who suffer allergic reactions under a new law that takes effect January 1st. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew Law Prevents Health Insurers' Waiting Period For Small Business EmployeesDecember 26, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneStarting Jan. 1, health insurers offering plans through California small employers will have to stop imposing waiting periods before employees are covered. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareOregon-Based Insurer Rejected From Covered CaliforniaDecember 23, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California seems to have missed an opportunity to increase competition in its marketplace this next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Extends Enrollment Deadline, Urges More Sign-UpsDecember 17, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia’s health insurance exchange is extending the enrollment deadline for people who want their coverage to start on New Year’s Day … from this past Monday, to Sunday, December 21. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAfter Blue Shield Pulls Out of Zip Codes, Consumers See Limited Insurance OptionsDecember 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneBlue Shield of California stopped selling policies to individuals in 250 zip codes in 2014. The coverage area reduction is especially felt in Northern California, where consumers have few choices through Covered California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Border Residents Grapple with Out-of-State Health Insurance RestrictionsDecember 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneAnthem Blue Cross, the largest insurer in Covered California's Northern California region, ended an out-of-state benefit for individual planholders this year. Blue Shield of California plans in the region also restrict care to within state lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentSpending Bill Has Medical Marijuana ProtectionsDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California medical marijuana industry is breathing a little easier now that the federal government has passed a funding bill. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentMore Benefits Put Immigrants At RiskDecember 15, 2014 | Katie OrrUndocumented immigrants are becoming eligible for more services and benefits in California. But these developments make them targets for scams. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California to Discuss Areas With Few InsurersDecember 15, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California names several areas of the state where there are fewer than three health insurance carriers for consumers to choose from. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
