'The Medicine My Ancestors Prayed For': Medi-Cal Now Covers Native Healing Practices | KQED
Medi-Cal expansion may enhance access to culturally appropriate care for Native Americans suffering from addiction.
Living on $600 a month? Seniors over income limit can struggle to afford Medi-Cal
California's restrictive Medi-Cal eligibility rules leave many seniors unable to afford necessary care, forcing difficult financial choices.
More California Immigrants Are Eligible For Medi-Cal, But Some Are Hesitant to Enroll | KQED
The fear of government repercussions has led to decreased enrollment in Medi-Cal among Latino immigrants, stemming from the Trump administration's policies.
Opinion: Prop. 35 will help ensure better health care for more Californians
Proposition 35 is essential to secure and expand funding for Medi-Cal, improving access for patients in California.
Opinion: California's great strides in Medi-Cal expansion are threatened by system inefficiencies
California is expanding its Medicaid program to ensure access to healthcare for all residents, but the annual Medi-Cal redetermination process may result in rescinding coverage.
Latino communities, who heavily rely on Medi-Cal, are particularly impacted by the potential loss of coverage.
'The Medicine My Ancestors Prayed For': Medi-Cal Now Covers Native Healing Practices | KQED
Medi-Cal expansion may enhance access to culturally appropriate care for Native Americans suffering from addiction.
Living on $600 a month? Seniors over income limit can struggle to afford Medi-Cal
California's restrictive Medi-Cal eligibility rules leave many seniors unable to afford necessary care, forcing difficult financial choices.
More California Immigrants Are Eligible For Medi-Cal, But Some Are Hesitant to Enroll | KQED
The fear of government repercussions has led to decreased enrollment in Medi-Cal among Latino immigrants, stemming from the Trump administration's policies.
Opinion: Prop. 35 will help ensure better health care for more Californians
Proposition 35 is essential to secure and expand funding for Medi-Cal, improving access for patients in California.
Opinion: California's great strides in Medi-Cal expansion are threatened by system inefficiencies
California is expanding its Medicaid program to ensure access to healthcare for all residents, but the annual Medi-Cal redetermination process may result in rescinding coverage.
Latino communities, who heavily rely on Medi-Cal, are particularly impacted by the potential loss of coverage.
California Democrats aren't sold on Gavin Newsom's plan to cut the budget deficit. How they disagree
California Assembly Democrats clash with Gov. Newsom over budget issues, including Medi-Cal cuts and tax deductions, amid a $45 billion deficit.
Opinion: Proposition 35 harms the very communities it promises to help
Proposition 35 threatens California's Medi-Cal program by diverting essential health care funding from vulnerable populations, undermining improvements in community health care.
California officials announce settlements with L.A. Care Health Plan over fines
California officials reached a $55 million settlement with L.A. Care due to systemic failures jeopardizing patient healthcare access.
California's Native Americans Can Soon Get Traditional Healing Covered by Medi-Cal | KQED
Medi-Cal is now covering traditional healing practices for Native Americans to assist with addiction recovery.
Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes
Trump's promise of mass deportations is increasing mistrust in the health care system among California's immigrants, impacting access and enrollment.
California pays meth users up to $599 a year to get sober
Medi-Cal is utilizing an innovative program called 'contingency management' to help individuals struggling with stimulant addiction, providing financial incentives for staying clean.
California Democrats aren't sold on Gavin Newsom's plan to cut the budget deficit. How they disagree
California Assembly Democrats clash with Gov. Newsom over budget issues, including Medi-Cal cuts and tax deductions, amid a $45 billion deficit.
Opinion: Proposition 35 harms the very communities it promises to help
Proposition 35 threatens California's Medi-Cal program by diverting essential health care funding from vulnerable populations, undermining improvements in community health care.
California officials announce settlements with L.A. Care Health Plan over fines
California officials reached a $55 million settlement with L.A. Care due to systemic failures jeopardizing patient healthcare access.
California's Native Americans Can Soon Get Traditional Healing Covered by Medi-Cal | KQED
Medi-Cal is now covering traditional healing practices for Native Americans to assist with addiction recovery.
Trump threat to immigrant health care tempered by economic hopes
Trump's promise of mass deportations is increasing mistrust in the health care system among California's immigrants, impacting access and enrollment.
California pays meth users up to $599 a year to get sober
Medi-Cal is utilizing an innovative program called 'contingency management' to help individuals struggling with stimulant addiction, providing financial incentives for staying clean.
Prop. 35, which taxes managed care organizations, passed by California voters
California voters approved Proposition 35, making the existing tax on health plans permanent to secure funding for Medi-Cal.
PRO/CON: Is Prop. 35 the best way to help fund the Medi-Cal program?
Proposition 35 would permanently extend a tax to fund Medi-Cal services, with strong accountability measures according to supporters but concerns over community impact.
Walters: Big Medicine and Newsom square off over health care tax dollars
California's budget struggles prompted a health care tax to stabilize finances and support Medi-Cal, with ongoing debates on its future and allocation.
Proposition 35 explained: What California's health tax ballot measure is asking you
Proposition 35 seeks to permanently tax health insurance plans for Medi-Cal funding.
Supporters advocate for dedicated funding for Medi-Cal patients.
Critics express concerns regarding equitable health service funding.
Voting outcomes will impact future healthcare funding decisions in California.
What is Prop 35? Look at California measure focused on healthcare insurance
Proposition 35 aims to create a permanent tax for Medi-Cal, enabling sustained healthcare funding for low-income Californians.
Prop. 35, which taxes managed care organizations, passed by California voters
California voters approved Proposition 35, making the existing tax on health plans permanent to secure funding for Medi-Cal.
PRO/CON: Is Prop. 35 the best way to help fund the Medi-Cal program?
Proposition 35 would permanently extend a tax to fund Medi-Cal services, with strong accountability measures according to supporters but concerns over community impact.
Walters: Big Medicine and Newsom square off over health care tax dollars
California's budget struggles prompted a health care tax to stabilize finances and support Medi-Cal, with ongoing debates on its future and allocation.
Proposition 35 explained: What California's health tax ballot measure is asking you
Proposition 35 seeks to permanently tax health insurance plans for Medi-Cal funding.
Supporters advocate for dedicated funding for Medi-Cal patients.
Critics express concerns regarding equitable health service funding.
Voting outcomes will impact future healthcare funding decisions in California.
What is Prop 35? Look at California measure focused on healthcare insurance
Proposition 35 aims to create a permanent tax for Medi-Cal, enabling sustained healthcare funding for low-income Californians.
Santa Clara County Among First in California to Enroll Incarcerated People in Medi-Cal Before Release | KQED
Santa Clara County initiates Medi-Cal enrollment for incarcerated individuals to enhance health outcomes and community safety before their release.
Santa Clara County one of state's first to provide health services for people being released from prison
Santa Clara County's initiative will provide health services to individuals before their release from incarceration, utilizing Medi-Cal funding to improve reintegration outcomes.
Transcript: Should Proposition 35 Make a Tax to Help Fund Medi-Cal Permanent and Limit How the Money Is Used? | KQED
Medi-Cal coverage is crucial for vulnerable groups, but funding for it is uncertain, highlighting the importance of measures like Prop 35.
Stankovich: Bay Area family caregivers face financial hurdles - San Jose Spotlight
Family caregivers are essential yet undervalued, struggling under financial and emotional burdens, especially in high-cost living areas like the Bay Area.
California Health and Human Services chief Dr. Mark Ghaly to step down
Dr. Mark Ghaly stepped down after transformative changes in California healthcare, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours on hold, limited appointments: Why California babies aren't going to the doctor
Accessing preventive care for children on Medi-Cal in California is challenging due to appointment availability issues and lack of accountability from insurance plans.
California, despite having a high rate of children with health insurance, struggles to provide preventive care visits for kids under 5.
California Health and Human Services chief Dr. Mark Ghaly to step down
Dr. Mark Ghaly stepped down after transformative changes in California healthcare, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours on hold, limited appointments: Why California babies aren't going to the doctor
Accessing preventive care for children on Medi-Cal in California is challenging due to appointment availability issues and lack of accountability from insurance plans.
California, despite having a high rate of children with health insurance, struggles to provide preventive care visits for kids under 5.