Health CareCovered California Delays Premium Rates Release, Citing ACA ConcernsJuly 18, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaInsurance rates for Covered California insurance plans were supposed to be released this month, but officials are holding off until August due to continued uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act.
Health CareFAQ: How Would The Republican Health Care Bills Affect You?July 10, 2017The bills under consideration in Congress would make big changes in health care coverage and costs for millions of people. Our searchable FAQ provides answers to key questions on where, how and why.
State GovernmentCalifornia Could Face Deep Medi-Cal Cuts Under GOP Senate Health ProposalJune 28, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia could face an additional $30 billion annually in health costs a decade from now under the Senate Republican health care plan, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the Brown Administration.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezHow Will The American Health Care Act Affect Home Health Care Workers? May 17, 2017 | Cody DrabbleThe American Health Care Act would drastically reshape how Medicaid is funded, which could leave California’s most disadvantaged in a difficult spot. Paul Tullis with Capitol & Main further delves into this topic with retired nurse Bonnie Kerlew. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareStudy Finds Republican Health Proposals Would Increase PremiumsApril 27, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerA Covered California analysis finds some Republican health policies could dramatically increase premiums. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
In Debate Over iPhone Vs. Health Care Costs, Gavin Newsom’s Claims Are Mostly TrueMarch 10, 2017 | Chris NicholsCalifornia Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom seized on comments by Rep. Jason Chaffetz, R-Utah, this week after the congressman made a controversial comparison between the cost of an iPhone and healthcare.
Health CareSurvey: California School Kids Safer, Depression Risk ‘High’July 18, 2016 | Ed JoyceDrug and alcohol use dropped among students in California and school safety increased, according to the results of a statewide survey. But the report shows two indicators of depression risk are "at disturbingly high levels." Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentDrug Transparency Bill Passes Assembly Health CommitteeJune 29, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonA key committee in the California Legislature has passed a prescription drug transparency bill after an hour-long debate Tuesday.
EnvironmentStudy: California Agency Fails To Regulate Pesticide MixturesFebruary 18, 2016 | Amy QuintonA new UCLA report says the California Department of Pesticide Regulation fails to regulate pesticide mixtures adequately. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCalifornia Assembly Passes End-Of-Life BillSeptember 9, 2015 | Chris Nichols | Ben AdlerFollowing more than two hours of impassioned debate, the state Assembly on Wednesday passed legislation that would allow terminally ill Californians to take prescription drugs to end their lives. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
