Health CareUnited Healthcare Will Offer Plans On Covered California In 2016November 20, 2015 | Katie OrrCovered California is reassuring consumers they will have health insurance through 2016 if they enroll in United Healthcare plan. United warned yesterday it may pull out of Obamacare because it’s losing money.
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.
Health CareMany Uninsured Unaware Of Insurance SubsidiesOctober 22, 2015 | Katie OrrA majority of California consumers are aware of the state’s health insurance exchange. But many uninsured people don’t know they can get help paying for insurance. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareUpdate: Field Poll Shows Voters Back Minimum Wage, Cigarette Tax IncreasesAugust 26, 2015 | Amy QuintonMore California voters support the Affordable Care Act, according to the latest Field Poll. And in a fresh round of findings, the survey shows broad support for raising California's minimum wage and cigarette tax. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCovered California Releases 2016 Insurance RatesJuly 27, 2015 | Katie OrrHealth insurance rates will rise an average of 4 percent next year for people buying insurance through California’s health exchange. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California To Announce 2016 RatesJuly 27, 2015 | Katie OrrCovered California will announce its 2016 health insurance rates Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Welcomes ACA RulingJune 25, 2015 | Katie OrrCovered California is welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
State GovernmentCalifornia Must Change Tax Or Face Losing BillionsJune 22, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia’s Managed Care Organization tax is a federal revenue source that’s expected to bring in over $1 billion in the coming year. But the federal government says it must be changed. And that could affect consumers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAudit Finds Problems With Medi-Cal Managed Care SystemJune 16, 2015 | Katie OrrAn audit of the department that oversees Medi-Cal found inaccurate health plan information, thousands of unanswered calls and a lack of oversight. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentCovered California Approves Specialty Drug Cost CapsMay 21, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California health exchange has set monthly limits on prices consumers will pay for specialty prescription drugs. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
