Health CareLawmakers Should Start Planning in Case of Loss of Kids' Health Funding, LAO SaysFebruary 17, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThe independent Legislative Analyst's Office says lawmakers should start preparing for a possible loss of federal funding for low-income children's health care. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentAdvocates Say More Immigrants Eligible For Medi-CalNovember 25, 2014 | Katie OrrImmigrant advocates say more undocumented Californians will be eligible for Medi-Cal under President Barack Obama’s recent executive action. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAdvocates Want Law To Prevent Estate Recovery For Low-Income Health BenefitsAugust 14, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneHealth care advocates are concerned about a California law that allows the state to claim assets of deceased people who received health care through Medi-Cal. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia's Largest Healthcare Workers Union Drops Two Fall Ballot InitiativesMay 6, 2014 | Max PringleCalifornia’s largest health care workers union is dropping two fall ballot initiatives related to healthcare costs. It’s part of a new agreement announced Wednesday between the union and the state’s hospital industry. 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 CareMedical Interpreters Bill Up For Consideration AgainApril 8, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneFor the second time in a year, California lawmakers will consider a bill that would create a medical interpreters program. The bill’s backers say circumstances are different this time. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
