Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers Consider Bill To Limit Medi-Cal Estate RecoveryMay 11, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneA bill that would limit California power to recover assets from the estates of deceased people will have a hearing at the Capitol this Monday. A similar bill was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareControversial Vaccine Bill Clears Senate Judiciary CommitteeApril 29, 2015The California bill that would require all school children to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition has passed another Senate Committee. The panel of lawmakers considered the bill's constitutionality. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentUPDATE: After Delay, CA Senate Commitee Approves Vaccine BillApril 21, 2015 | Ben AdlerUPDATE: (AP) - A California Senate committee has approved a bill that would require California schoolchildren to be vaccinated.
Health CareCalifornia Vaccine Requirement Bill Gets First Public DebateApril 8, 2015(AP) - A bill that would require California parents to vaccinate their children is getting its first public hearing after similar proposals in Washington and Oregon failed to advance.
Health CareCovered California Extends Application DeadlineFebruary 20, 2015 | Katie OrrThe California health exchange is extending its application deadline for some people.
Health CareNevada's Health Insurance Exchange Enrollment Going StrongFebruary 18, 2015 | Ky PlaskonThe Nevada state health exchange is calling this year’s open enrollment a success, with nearly twice the number of enrollees in half the amount of time as last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
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.
Reno's Homeless Get Vision Exams And Other ServicesJanuary 28, 2015 | Ky PlaskonFor the first time homeless people in Reno are getting free eye care at an annual services event. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareMeasles Outbreak That Began At Disneyland Grows To 87 CasesJanuary 27, 2015(AP) - A measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland has grown to 87 cases.
Health CareRate Of Personal Belief Exemptions For Vaccines Declined Last YearJanuary 26, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia public health data show the number of parents choosing not to vaccinate their children because of a personal belief has gone down this school year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
