Spared From Drastic Cuts Under GOP Bill, Medi-Cal Will Continue Operating Normally
"We've already started working with an eye toward 2018 in terms of getting the best value for our consumers and providing the benefits that help bring that health care within reach and get them access to the care that they need," says James Scullary, spokesman for Covered California.
Capital Public Radio:
Covered California, Medi-Cal Still Operating After Failed Health Care Bill
California officials say its health insurance exchange and Medicaid expansion will continue operating without any changes after the House Republican health care bill failed to garner enough support. Covered California was developed as part of the Affordable Care Act. Under the health care law, states could also expand their Medicaid programs to single people without children. (Johnson, 3/28)
In other news —
Ventura County Star:
Medi-Cal Plan Hires Chief Diversity Officer
After a process that began more than a year ago, the Ventura County Medi-Cal Managed Care Commission has hired a chief diversity officer, officials announced Monday. The commission governs the Gold Coast Health Plan, which administers Medi-Cal health insurance to more than 200,000 Ventura County residents. Douglas Freeman will lead diversity efforts at Gold Coast, commission Chairman Darren Lee said. ... Efforts to hire a chief diversity officer and to accelerate diversity efforts at the plan began last year after allegations involving workplace environment, including allegedly racist posters displayed in the workplace. (Kisken, 3/28)