New Documents

Newly posted Fact Sheets, Papers, and Reports

Fulfilling the Promise: Implementing and Improving Health Reform in California - A list of health consumer bills currently in the California State Legislature that are intended to implement and improve certain provisions in the federal health reform law and prepare the state for other provisions contained in the law. (Updated - August 23, 2010)

AB 1503 (Lieu) - Uninsured in California: Paying More Than What's Fair in the ER (Updated - August 13, 2010)

Health Consumer Bills in the 2010 Legislative Session (Updated - July 13, 2010)

Health Reform 3 Month Status Report: Californians Begin to See the Benefits; Much More to Do to Fulfill Its Promise - A new report highlighting benefits already in place, additional benefits coming online this year, and efforts to continue implementing and improving health reform in California. (June 21, 2010)

California Budget Seeks To Limit Access to Health Care - Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed 2010-11 budget proposes a 6.3% cut to health and human services, on top of continuing cuts from previous years and despite increased demand. (May 19, 2010)

MEDI-CAL BENEFITS: Proposed Budget Cuts - Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed 2010-11 budget proposes to eliminate a range of benefits for the over 3 million California adults (low-income parents, seniors, and people with disabilities) with Medi-Cal coverage. (May 6, 2010)

Fulfilling the Promise of Health Reform: Creating a Fair & Transparent Exchange (April 20, 2010)

Fulfilling the Promise of Health Reform: Keeping Insurers Accountable (April 20, 2010)

Fulfilling the Promise of Health Reform: Ensuring Access for Individuals with Pre-Existing Conditions (April 20, 2010)

Fulfilling the Promise of Health Reform: Expanding, Streamlining, Improving Public Coverage Programs (April 13, 2010)

Federal Health Reform: What Does it Mean for You, Your Family, and California - A PowerPoint presentation that explains the content of federal health care reform and how it will affect California. (Updated - April 10, 2010)

The Bridge to Reform: How Can California Be Ready for Reform & Expansion on Day One, Through the Medicaid Section 1115 Waiver (Updated - March 28, 2010)

What Does Health Reform Mean for the Coverage of California's Families? (March 26, 2010)

Cuts to Health Care Are Bad for California's Economy: Proposed Health Cuts Would Eliminate At Least 42,000 Jobs - A report showing how Governor Schwarzenegger's proposed budget cuts of $6.4 billion to California's health and human services systems, will have a negative impact on the state's economy. (March 24, 2010)