McKinley Village Approved With Some ChangesApril 30, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe Sacramento City Council has approved the McKinley Village development for East Sacramento. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Bill Would Extend Medi-Cal To Undocumented ImmigrantsApril 30, 2014 | Max PringleThe California Senate Health Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would make undocumented immigrants eligible for Medi-Cal benefits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
California Bill Would Require Fair Health Insurance PricingApril 29, 2014 | Max PringleA bill that passed a California Assembly Committee Tuesday would guarantee that people who must receive medical treatment outside their insurance network get that care covered by their insurance within strict time limits. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareElder Care Facilities Face Regulatory OverhaulApril 28, 2014A dozen bills moving through the state legislature would dramatically overhaul the way California regulates elder care facilities. A story about Valley Springs Manor in Castro Valley broke last October.
Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers to Hear Bill to Expand Health Law to Undocumented ImmigrantsApril 28, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneUnauthorized immigrants in California would be eligible for Medi-Cal and the new health marketplace coverage under a bill before lawmakers this week. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUC Davis Medical Encourages Asians To Get Hep B TestApril 25, 2014 | Bob MoffittThe U.C. Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center says about half of Sacramento's Asian community has been immunized against Hepatitis B. Six years ago only about 20 percent were protected from the virus. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Genetically Modified Food Labeling Bill Passes Senate CommitteeApril 22, 2014 | Max PringleAny genetically modified food product sold in California would have to come labeled as such under a bill that passed a state Senate committee Tuesday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Advocates Urge State "Vigilance" to Ensure Care for New Medi-Cal PatientsApril 21, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia health advocates want tight state oversight of health plans to ensure Medi-Cal patients get timely care under the Affordable Care Act. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health Care'Bumpy' California Enrollment Period Ends with Over 3 Million Health Care Sign-UpsApril 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneCovered California released final enrollment numbers today after a 6 month sign-up period. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNevada To Allow Year-Round Health Insurance Sign-UpsApril 14, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneWhile many Americans who missed the window to buy health insurance this year will have to wait until November 15th if they reconsider, Nevadans will be able to buy coverage year round.
