Health CareUniversal Coverage Committee Looks To Other States' Single Payer Plans For LessonsDecember 11, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaFor their second public hearing, the California Assembly's committee on universal health coverage is pulling in a geographically diverse panel of experts, including Peter Shumlin - architect of Vermont's failed single payer plan. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWill Federal CHIP Coverage Continue For California Kids?October 10, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaLast month, Congress missed the deadline to renew the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. California families are wondering what comes next.
Health CareCalifornia Sues Trump Over Roll-Back Of Birth Control RulesOctober 7, 2017(AP) - California is suing the Trump administration for allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming moral or religious objections.
Health CareCovered California To Add Surcharge To Silver PlansOctober 5, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaWhen open enrollment begins Nov. 1, some Covered California silver tier shoppers will see a price jump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBernie Sanders Blasts GOP Health Plan At SF RallySeptember 22, 2017 | Chris NicholsVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted the current GOP health care proposal during a rally in San Francisco on Friday, saying it would cause millions of Californians to lose their health care coverage.
Health CareCovered California For Small Business Remains Immune To Market UncertaintySeptember 11, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaPremium rates for Covered California's small business sector will increase slightly, but not nearly as much as the individual market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Delays Premium Rates Release, Citing ACA ConcernsJuly 18, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaInsurance rates for Covered California insurance plans were supposed to be released this month, but officials are holding off until August due to continued uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act.
Health CareCA Dems Criticize U.S. Senate Health BillJune 27, 2017 | Sally LongeneckerCalifornia's leading Democrats are urging their Republican colleagues to vote down the U.S. Senate health care bill.
Nevada Gov. Sandoval Opposes GOP Health BillMay 5, 2017Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he remains opposed to a GOP congressional plan to repeal or replace many provisions of the Affordable Care Act.
Jimmy Kimmel Opens Up About His Newborn Son's Heart Surgery And Praises ObamacareMay 2, 2017"Before 2014, if you were born with congenital heart disease like my son was," Kimmel said in an emotional monologue, "there was a good chance you'd never be able to get health insurance."
