AB 3129 (Wood) protect patients by giving the Attorney General oversight on certain private equity acquisitions in our health care system SACRAMENTO, CA – As private equity in our health care system grows, the California Legislature voted on Saturday to pass AB 3129 by Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Jim Wood to put more oversight on […]
County Health Care Access for Uninsured Californians
This is a resource for uninsured Californians and those that assist them in enrollment to learn about county indigent programs and their eligibility requirements. (Detailed PDF) Most Californians get coverage through employers, through state and federal public programs like Medicare or Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California), or by buying a health plan with affordability assistance through […]
Covered California 2025 Rate Announcement
Regardless of the 7.9% average premium increase for 2025 plans announced today by Covered California, the Inflation Reduction Act caps premiums at 8.5% of income, and even less for lower incomes. The Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) along with state investments, have continued to significantly reduce costs for nearly all 1.7 million Covered California […]
Anthony Wright’s Top 10 Personal Favorite Health Access Campaigns, Programs and Experiences
As I finalize my transition from Health Access California to a new national role, I am proud of the progress that California has made toward a more universal, affordable, equitable health system for all. I have previously posted my own top ten list of policy victories, from the biggest drop of the uninsured rate in […]
Health Access Welcomes Interim Executive Director Amanda McAllister-Wallner
Amanda McAllister-Wallner began serving as Interim Executive Director for Health Access California this week, taking over for longtime leader Anthony Wright who was named the new Executive Director of Families USA McAllister-Wallner has served eight years at Health Access, including as Deputy Director since 2021. She will continue our consumer advocacy campaigns at both the […]
Anthony Wright’s Top 10 Health Policy Accomplishments
As I depart from my role as Executive Director of Health Access California after serving in it for 22 years, I’ve been asked to reflect on what would be our top policy victories in that time. That’s a daunting task – like picking amongst your children – and impossible to rank. First, I must recognize […]
2024-25 CA Budget Agreement Rejects Most Harmful Health Care Cuts
The 2024-2025 state budget agreement announced between the State Legislature and Governor Gavin Newsom rejects most harmful health care cuts proposed in the May Revision. Agreement will ensure that thousands of undocumented Californians continue to receive their IHSS benefits, funding is preserved for the Indian Health Program, Medi-Cal benefits will be maintained at their current […]
Statement on the Passage of the CA Legislature’s 2024-25 State Budget
SACRAMENTO, CA – Below is a statement from Health Access California, the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition, on today’s passage of the legislative version of the 2024-2025 state budget. “Health, consumer and community advocates applaud our state legislative leaders for voting on a budget that protects vital health care services for millions of Californians,” […]
Health Access Letter to Governor Newsom Re: 2024-25 May Budget Revision
Health Access opposes cuts in the 2024-25 May Revision that takes needed health care away from Californians and puts affordability at risk. We’re happy to report that the California Legislature’s budget plan aligns with our priorities. Here’s what we wrote to the California Governor: Re: Response to May Revision of the Proposed 2024-2025 California State […]
Legislation to Stop Harmful Private Equity Health Care Takeovers Passes CA Assembly
AB 3129 (Wood) would protect patients by giving the Attorney General oversight on private equity acquisitions in our health care system SACRAMENTO, CA – To oversee the increasing concern of private equity firms taking over health care providers, the California State Assembly voted to pass AB 3129 by Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Jim Wood. The […]