Health CareCovered California Enrollees To See Modest Increase in PremiumsAugust 1, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornians with Covered California plans will see variations in their premiums next year. Officials urge people to shop around for plans. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentPreliminary Deal Reached On Treatment Of Mentally Ill InmatesJuly 28, 2014California prison officials have reached a tentative deal in a lawsuit regarding the use of force against mentally ill inmates. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareBLOG: Watching Health Insurers Prepare for ‘Year Two’July 15, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCapRadio's Pauline Bartolone looks at health insurers' early decisions for selling policies in the 2015 exchange marketplaces, and for how much.
State GovernmentHundreds of Yolo County Residents Get Drought-Relief Food AidJuly 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHundreds of people in Yolo County have received food aid through the state's drought-relief effort. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareContentious Health Bills Await California Lawmakers Upon ReturnJuly 7, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers have left Sacramento for the month of July. When they return, they’ll consider health care measures supported by consumer advocates and opposed by insurance compan Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNevada's Health Exchange Sees Increased Interest from InsurersJuly 2, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneNevada’s insurance commissioner says one new insurer has applied to be part of the state’s health exchange next year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSacramento County Investigates Tuberculosis OutbreakJuly 2, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneSacramento County says it's still investigating an outbreak of tuberculosis, but they're not aware of anyone who is contagious. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentContraception Coverage Still Required in California Despite SCOTUS RulingJune 30, 2014 | Ben AdlerThe U.S. Supreme Court’s “Hobby Lobby” decision will only have a limited effect in California because it does not affect a 15-year-old California law that requires health insurance plans to include birth control. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia's Paid Family Leave Program Expansion Starts July 1June 27, 2014 | Max PringleA law that extends California’s paid family leave benefit to people caring for grandchildren, grandparents, siblings and in-laws will go into effect July 1. The original law took effect on the same day 10 years ago. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCapitol Roundup: New Sentencing Ballot Measure, State Help For Food IndustryJune 26, 2014 | Ben AdlerCalifornia voters will decide this fall whether some low-level drug and theft offenses should be tried as misdemeanors instead of felonies. Meanwhile, the Legislature and Board of Equalization are pushing policies to help the food industry. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
