Health CareMedi-Cal’s fragmented system can make moving a nightmareJuly 9, 2023When Medi-Cal beneficiary Lloyd Tennison moved last year from Contra Costa County to San Joaquin County, he was bumped off his managed care plan without notice before his new coverage took effect. His case highlights a chronic issue.
State GovernmentGot COVID from a loved one who was at work? Their employer owes you nothing, California court rulesJuly 8, 2023A Bay Area woman sued her husband’s employer after she became infected with COVID-19. The California Supreme Court found that giving her workers’ comp could set a precedent that would imperil the system.
Health CareWhy mental health providers say Medi-Cal’s latest reform may force them to cut servicesJuly 7, 2023Medi-Cal is changing how it pays mental health providers; some say they will have to cut services such as home visits.
Health CareCalifornia promises better care for thousands of inmates as they leave prisonJuly 6, 2023California officials recently agreed to give new parolees a 60-day supply of their prescriptions and promised to replace lost medical equipment in the month after they’re released from prison.
More states drop sales tax on disposable diapers to boost affordabilityJuly 3, 2023Last month, Florida joined a growing number of states in banning sales taxes on diapers to make them more affordable for older adults and families with young children.
Health CareE-Cigs are still flooding the US, addicting teens with higher nicotine dosesJuly 1, 2023The FDA, Justice Department, and White House have failed to act as vapes with kid-friendly flavors like cotton candy or gummy bears proliferate.
