Health CareWill Undocumented Immigrants Avoid New State Health Benefits?April 17, 2019The Trump administration's immigration crackdown has already stopped many immigrants from using public health benefits. California Gov. Newsom plans to make sure those fears don't also stop immigrants from using a proposed health care expansion.
Health CareNew California Bills Aim To Make Health Care Cheaper And More AccessibleApril 9, 2019There are 22 bills before the Legislature this year that aim to make health care more affordable and accessible. Even though they're all heading in the same direction, there are competing visions of what a health care expansion should look like
Health CareCalifornia’s Patchwork Of Care For The Undocumented: Where You Live MattersMarch 22, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaWhile comprehensive care is elusive for the undocumented in all California counties, where a person lives can make all the difference in whether health care is available at all outside of emergency rooms. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia’s Individual Mandate: A Fix For A Broken System? Or A Penalty On The Poor?February 21, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaNewsom and his legislative allies say they want the state-level mandate to work the same way as the federal one. The goal is to encourage enough healthy people to buy coverage to offset costs from those who need expensive care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Could Insure Many More People — But It Will Come At A PriceJanuary 31, 2019 | Sammy CaiolaState lawmakers received a first look Friday at the costs tied to an ambitious plan to provide health insurance for more California residents. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
