Health CareAgents: More Insurance Options Outside Covered California, But No SubsidiesJanuary 19, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneInsurance agents in California say if you're still shopping for health coverage, there are options outside the Covered California marketplace. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California: More Health Insurance Carriers Can Sell Individual Policies In Underserved AreasJanuary 16, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThe Covered California board of directors has adopted a new policy that will allow more health insurance carriers to sell in areas of the state where there are few options now.
State GovernmentSenate Report: Overhaul California's Long-Term Care SystemJanuary 15, 2015 | Ben AdlerMore than a hundred programs provide long-term care to elderly Californians – and they’re scattered across 20 different state agencies. A new state Senate report calls that patchwork system “shattered” and says it needs an overhaul. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California: Higher Tax Penalties In 2015 For Those Who Don't Have Health InsuranceJanuary 14, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California is reminding people that tax penalties are going up for people who remain without health insurance.
Health CareSanta Barbara County Infant Dies From Whooping CoughJanuary 14, 2015(AP) -- A newborn baby has died from whooping cough in California. It's the fourth death in a year as the state deals with an epidemic.
Health CareCovered California’s Confusing MailJanuary 13, 2015Emily Bazaar explains yet another Covered California computer glitch that has left an untold number of consumers confused about what kind of coverage, if any, they qualify for.
Health Care26 Measles Cases Reported With Ties To Disney Theme ParksJanuary 13, 2015(AP) - Health officials are reporting seven more cases of measles in an outbreak tied to visits to Disney theme parks in California last month.
Health CareBrown's Budget Proposal Allocates Millions For Hepatitis C DrugsJanuary 12, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in next year’s state budget to pay for high-cost drugs, mostly to treat Hepatitis C. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Measles Outbreak Linked to Disney Theme ParksJanuary 7, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia public health officials say seven Californians have confirmed cases of measles and they’re all linked to two Disney theme parks. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
