Health CareGov. Brown's Budget Shows Support for Medi-CalJanuary 11, 2017 | Ja'Nel JohnsonGov. Jerry Brown has proposed more funding for the state's version of Medicaid despite talks that the Affordable Care Act may be repealed.
Health CareState Health Officials Recognize Medi-Cal 50th AnniversaryMay 24, 2016 | Ja'Nel JohnsonTuesday is the 50th anniversary of the state's Medicaid program, Medi-Cal.
Health CareMedi-Cal Coverage Extended To Undocumented Children In CaliforniaMay 16, 2016Beginning May 16, undocumented children can receive full health benefits through Medi-Cal.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezCapitol Chat: MCO Tax UpdateMarch 4, 2016 | Ben BradfordCapital Public Radio State Government Reporter Ben Bradford updates us on the "managed care organization" tax story. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezKeith Lowell Jensen To Record New Comedy SpecialFebruary 25, 2016Comedian Keith Lowell Jensen has a new one-hour special, "Bad Comedy For Bad People," he joins us to talk about his work and new material. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareInsurers Back Proposed California Health Plan TaxFebruary 10, 2016(AP) — Most of California's health insurance companies are supporting Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to restructure a tax on health plans.
Health CareLAO Finds Rapid Medi-Cal EnrollmentNovember 23, 2015 | Katie OrrNearly a third of California’s population receives Medi-Cal benefits and a recent report on California’s fiscal outlook found rapid enrollment among some population groups. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBrown Sticking With Health Plan TaxNovember 19, 2015 | Katie OrrGovernor Jerry Brown’s administration says it will continue to work on a plan to overhaul the way health insurers are taxed in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaHalf of Undocumented In Calif. Would Qualify For Medi-CalNovember 9, 2015 | Ben BradfordA new report estimates about half of immigrants living without legal documentation in California, 1.4 million, would qualify for Medi-Cal, if the program were open to them. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Waiting On Medicaid WaiverOctober 27, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia would like to try a new approach to providing health care to the homeless. But first it needs approval from the federal government. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
