Health CareCalifornia Lawmakers: Time Is Right For "End Of Life Option" LawJanuary 22, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia lawmakers say public opinion has changed since the last time “right to die” legislation has been proposed in the state. That may explain why a group of Democratic lawmakers has introduced the “End of Life Option Act.” Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California: More Health Insurance Carriers Can Sell Individual Policies In Underserved AreasJanuary 16, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneThe Covered California board of directors has adopted a new policy that will allow more health insurance carriers to sell in areas of the state where there are few options now.
Health CareSanta Barbara County Infant Dies From Whooping CoughJanuary 14, 2015(AP) -- A newborn baby has died from whooping cough in California. It's the fourth death in a year as the state deals with an epidemic.
Health CareBrown's Budget Proposal Allocates Millions For Hepatitis C DrugsJanuary 12, 2015 | Pauline BartoloneCalifornia Governor Jerry Brown is setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars in next year’s state budget to pay for high-cost drugs, mostly to treat Hepatitis C. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Emergency Health Insurance Regulation IssuedJanuary 5, 2015 | Bob MoffittThe California Department of Insurance issued an emergency regulation today [Monday] intended to assure improved healthcare access to Californians. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentNew California Law Targets Massage TherapistsDecember 31, 2014 | Ed JoyceA new California law regulating massage therapists is intended to decrease illicit massage parlors while increasing professional standards. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
When A Marketplace Only Offers One Health InsurerDecember 18, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneIn 22 Northern California counties, some health insurance customers have only one carrier choice in Covered California. We go to a rural community north of Quincy to find out what that's like. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareAfter Blue Shield Pulls Out of Zip Codes, Consumers See Limited Insurance OptionsDecember 17, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneBlue Shield of California stopped selling policies to individuals in 250 zip codes in 2014. The coverage area reduction is especially felt in Northern California, where consumers have few choices through Covered California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCalifornia Border Residents Grapple with Out-of-State Health Insurance RestrictionsDecember 16, 2014 | Pauline BartoloneAnthem Blue Cross, the largest insurer in Covered California's Northern California region, ended an out-of-state benefit for individual planholders this year. Blue Shield of California plans in the region also restrict care to within state lines. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Setting Strong Enrollment PaceDecember 10, 2014 | Katie OrrThe open enrollment period for Covered California began less than a month ago. But the pace of applications and enrollments has already exceeded last year. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
