#CABudget Votes This Week Include Major Health Investments and Expansions
This week, the Assembly and Senate are poised to pass key health expansions as part of the overall 2019-20 Budget. The votes taken today and this week will advance health care reforms that were negotiated by the Governor and legislative leaders. Governor Newsom has until July 1 to sign the budget, which will make official […]
Health4All: Full Scope Medi-Cal for Undocumented Adults
Health4All: Full-Scope Medi-Cal for Undocumented Adults SB 29 (Lara & Durazo) / AB 4 (Arambula, Bonta, & Chiu)
#Health4All Bills Introduced in California State Legislature on First Day of Session
Elevating the urgency of health care access for all communities, Senators Ricardo Lara and Maria Elena Durazo, and Assemblymembers Dr. Joaquin Arambula, Rob Bonta, and David Chiu introduced two #Health4All bills on the first official day of the new 2019 legislative session. The two bills, SB 29 and AB 4, are a top priority for […]
Rescinding DACA is a Health Care Catastrophe for California
Immigrants are a critical part of our nation’s history and society, and our health system is stronger when everyone is included.
Update on #CABudget: Deal Restores Medi-Cal Benefits & Increases Provider Rates, but Lacks Eligibility Expansions
CA budget deal includes targeted improvements in Medi-Cal reimbursements needed for dental, family planning, and other health providers, but consumer advocates disappointed in lack of any eligibility expansions in Medi-Cal, including to cover undocumented young adults
Health Access Statement of Solidarity
For 30 years, Health Access California has fought for the right of ALL Californians to have access to quality, affordable healthcare. Our work is grounded in our inclusive vision that we all benefit when everyone has access to needed care and coverage, regardless of how much money they have, where they are born, the color […]
#CoveredCA Releases Draft of 1332 Waiver to Open Itself to All Californians, Regardless of Immigration Status
California is leading the way on #Health4All. Use your voice to help keep the momentum going!
Budget Deal Reached!
The Legislature and the Governor have reached a budget deal! The Budget Conference Committee convened on Thursday night to take final action on budget issues in Conference Committee, which is described below. See how health priorities fared in our budget scorecard. The revised budget includes several limited but important investments in health and human services, […]