Health CareCounties Fill Health Care Gap For UndocumentedOctober 26, 2015 | Katie OrrA legislative effort to expand Medi-Cal to undocumented adults in California fell short earlier this year. But more counties are stepping in where the state leaves off. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Undocumented Immigration In CaliforniaCost Relatively Low To Cover Undocumented Patients Through Medi-CalSeptember 29, 2015California lawmakers have debated whether people living in the state illegally should receive health benefits. Beginning next spring, undocumented children will be eligible for Medi-Cal.
DevelopingState GovernmentCapitol Blog: Climate Change, Medical Marijuana Bills PassSeptember 11, 2015UPDATED at 11:35pm: California lawmakers have sent climate change legislation and medical marijuana regulations to Gov. Jerry Brown's desk. But anti-tobacco legislation will not advance.
State GovernmentFlat Managed Care Tax ProposedAugust 17, 2015 | Katie OrrCalifornia is under orders to change the way it funds Medi-Cal. Lawmakers are considering the issue in a special Legislative session and a new proposal was announced Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia's Medicaid Enrollment Surpasses ProjectionsJuly 20, 2015(AP) - California has enrolled 2.3 million people under an optional expansion of the state's Medicaid program - nearly three times more than the state had anticipated.
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 GovernmentBrown, Lawmakers At Odds Over Medi-CalJune 15, 2015 | Katie OrrGov. Jerry Brown and the California Legislature have yet to agree on a state budget. One of the areas of disagreement centers on Medi-Cal reimbursement rates. The Legislature will vote on its budget plan Monday. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBill Spotlights Pregnancy Crisis CentersMay 26, 2015 | Katie OrrPro-choice lawmakers are backing a bill in the California Assembly that seeks to ensure pregnant women know they have access to abortions. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareDoctors, Lawmakers Renew Push to Increase Medi-Cal PaymentsMarch 5, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneDoctors, insurers, a union and lawmakers are teaming up to push for an increase in Medi-Cal reimbursement rates to providers. The groups are asking for compensation equal to the federal Medicare program. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
