Health CareCovered California Adds 425,000 People Under Obama Health LawFebruary 4, 2016(AP) - Covered California says more than 425,000 people signed up for private health insurance coverage during the third enrollment period under President Barack Obama's health care law.
California Unfunded Health Liability GrowsJanuary 26, 2016State Controller Betty Yee says California's unfunded liability for retiree health and dental benefits has grown to $74 billion.
Health CareMany Children With Medicaid Not Getting Required Dental CareJanuary 25, 2016(AP) - A federal report says three out of four children did not receive all required dental services, such as regular checkups and fluoride treatments, in Medicaid programs in four states, including California.
Health CareNurses Rally For Workplace Violence Prevention RulesDecember 17, 2015 | Katie OrrHealthcare workers face a high risk of violence on the job. Nurses from around California today testified in support of proposed new rules meant to prevent workplace violence. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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 CareTelehealth Growing In CaliforniaNovember 16, 2015 | Katie OrrAn increasing number of Californians are going to the doctor simply by sitting in front of their computers. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareNew Rules Designed To Protect Health WorkersNovember 5, 2015 | Katie OrrHealth care workers are more likely to experience dangerous workplace situations than people in other industries. But new rules in California are designed to address the problem. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentTentative State Union Contract Includes Pension ConcessionsSeptember 1, 2015 | Amy QuintonOne of the highest paid California state employees’ unions has tentatively agreed to contribute a portion of members' salaries to retiree health benefits. 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.
