Health CareEven In Deep Blue California, Medi-Cal Expansion For Undocumented Doesn’t Sit Well With SomeSeptember 28, 2019Although Democrats in the Golden State were largely united in granting taxpayer-funded health benefits eligibility to undocumented adults ages 19-25, others complain that it comes at the expense of citizen needs.
Health CareFor The Homeless, Medical Insurance Often Falls By The WaysideSeptember 25, 2019Although the vast majority of individuals experiencing homelessness qualify for Medi-Cal, many fail to enroll and go without the care they need.
Health CareFor Cash-Strapped Older Adults, A Costly Wait For MedicareAugust 5, 2019Californians in their 50s and early 60s often face sticker shock when trying to purchase health insurance through Covered California. New subsidies are expected to provide some relief.
Health CareHundreds Of Thousands Of Californians Qualify For Medi-Cal But Aren’t Signing Up. Why?July 31, 2019Paperwork challenges, immigration fears are among the reasons cited for why so many Californians are going without free or low-cost health insurance.
Health CareBeing Uninsured Poses Unique Health Care Challenges For The Transgender CommunityJuly 15, 2019Transgender individuals often face significant hurdles trying to navigate the health care system and access hormonal, mental health therapies and surgical procedures.
Health Care‘Health Navigators’ Connect Undocumented To California’s Expanding Health NetworkJuly 11, 2019State-funded “Health Navigators” help uninsured and undocumented people access the state’s expanding public health system, despite often unfounded fears that using the benefits will get them into trouble with immigration authorities.
Health CareCalifornia School-Based Health Centers Bridge Gap To Uninsured ChildrenJuly 1, 2019The Affordable Care Act has helped fuel growth in centers that cater to the health needs of disadvantaged children.
Health CareOften 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.
Health CareSanctuary 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.
Health CareRedefining 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.
