EnvironmentJump In Wildfires Means Smoke's Health Impact Will SpreadJune 25, 2019(AP) — Scientists say that more intense and frequent wildfires are churning out waves of smoke that will sweep across the U.S., affecting tens of millions of people and causing a spike in premature deaths.
State GovernmentCalifornia Legislature OKs Health Insurance MandateJune 24, 2019(AP) — The California Legislature voted Monday to tax people who refuse to buy health insurance, bringing back a key part of former President Barack Obama's health care law after it was eliminated by Republicans in Congress. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaOften Lost In Health Care Debate, Lack Of Dental Insurance Impacts MillionsJune 24, 2019While 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.
Uncovered CaliforniaSanctuary Clinics Offer Respite For Undocumented Residents Amid Immigration RaidsJune 22, 2019As tougher immigration enforcement has become more common under the Trump administration, some undocumented immigrants avoid seeking healthcare for fear of being intercepted by ICE. Sanctuary clinics are trying to close this gap.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Committee Backs Vaccine Exemption LawJune 20, 2019A California Assembly committee voted 9-2 in support of new rules for vaccination exemptions on Thursday.
Uncovered CaliforniaRedefining Who Is In Poverty Could Bump Thousands From Medi-CalJune 19, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaThe federal government plans to change how poverty is measured, which could bump low-income California families from health care and social welfare programs.
Health CareProp. 64 Taxes Are Threatening Charity Groups Who Give Away Pot To Chronically Ill CaliforniansJune 19, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaDonated marijuana for chronically ill, low-income Californians gets taxed under Prop 64. Advocates for “compassionate use” say these patients deserve a break. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Uncovered CaliforniaInland Empire’s Booming Warehouse Industry Brings Jobs – Not Health Care CoverageJune 19, 2019Low-wage jobs in Inland Empire’s warehouse industry leave many workers uninsured.
Health CareCalifornia Governor, Lawmaker Alter Proposed Vaccine RulesJune 18, 2019(AP) — California public health officials would have more oversight of doctors and schools with high numbers of medical exemptions for vaccinations under a legislative compromise announced Tuesday.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: More Details On What’s in California’s New State BudgetJune 13, 2019California’s $213 billion state budget has been finalized. Some items made it into the budget, some didn’t. Notable inclusions are health insurance for undocumented Californians. CapRadio's Ben Adler explains. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
