Health Access California releases list of actions California has taken to protect consumer’s and our state’s individual market from harmful federal actions But even with this robust framework, much remains at risk if federal funding is cut or otherwise withheld SACRAMENTO, CA – Health Access California, the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition, today released […]
California’s Resistance to Trump’s Sabotage of our Health Care
In the last decade, Californians rallied together to oppose all efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and cut and cap Medicaid. In 2017, when the Congressional repeal efforts stalled, then-President Trump repeatedly said he wanted to let the ACA “explode.” Threats to many of the key components of the ACA continued […]
Health Care Advocates Vow a Renewed Fight for Health Care in CA
SACRAMENTO, CA – Amanda McAllister-Wallner, interim executive director of Health Access California, the statewide health care advocacy coalition, issued this statement following the election of Donald Trump as President: “Make no mistake – our health care is in the crosshairs once again. The difference now is that the Affordable Care and the Inflation Reduction Act […]
Federal Action: What’s at Stake for Californians by Region
From the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), federal action has fundamentally changed our health care system, expanding coverage and lowering costs for millions of Californians. But each region of our large state is impacted differently. Health Access has new reports that focus in on the health care impacts of these […]
Federal Action: What’s at Stake for Health in the Central Valley
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers in the Central Valley(i) and across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed in the American Rescue Plan, the federal […]
Federal Action: What’s at Stake for Health in Riverside County
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers in Riverside County and across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed in the American Rescue Plan, the federal response […]
Federal Action: What’s at Stake for Health in Orange County
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers in Orange County and across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed in the American Rescue Plan, the federal response […]
Federal Action: What’s at Stake for Health in Los Angeles County
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers in Los Angeles County and across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed in the American Rescue Plan, the federal […]
New Federal Reports: What’s at Stake for Californians’ Health
As Congress considers making federal premium subsidies permanent, CA health advocates issue new reports on impacts by congressional district and region Reports also highlight what is at risk if the federal subsidies aren’t extended in the Central Valley and Riverside County, along with health impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Affordable Care Act […]
2024 Statewide Inflation Reduction Act Impact Report
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed as a part of the American Rescue Plan, the […]