How Will Gov. Newsom’s Sweeping Health Plans Impact Californians?
Media outlets take a look at Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposal for health care, including reinstating the individual mandate for Californians and taking steps toward a universal coverage system.
Sacramento Bee:
Gavin Newsom’s Health Plan Could Help Lower Your Insurance Costs – Or Make You Pay A Fine
California’s new governor wants to reinstate the individual mandate at the state level. It’s part of a sweeping health care plan Gov. Gavin Newsom unveiled just hours after being sworn into office Monday. Here’s a breakdown of what the individual mandate is, what Newsom’s proposal means and how it might affect Californians. (Bollag, 1/9)
Capital Public Radio:
Universal Health Care Push Expected To Regain Momentum In Newsom's First Budget
The fight to expand coverage under the Affordable Care Act never petered out in California, even as the federal government moved repeatedly to dismantle the Obama-era policy. Now, the Golden State seems to have a new health care champion in Gavin Newsom. In his first budget this week, the governor is expected to revive ideas to improve access that fell flat under predecessor Jerry Brown. (Caiola, 1/8)
Capital Public Radio:
Newsom Moves To Bring Down Drug Costs, Expand Affordable Coverage
Following his inauguration speech Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a number of health care proposals, including plans to improve premium subsidies in Covered California, expand health coverage for some undocumented adults and pave the way for a single-payer system. Consumer groups and universal health care advocates have applauded the new governor’s plans, but experts warn most of these steps require budget allocations, legislative backing and in some cases federal approval that’s unlikely to take shape. (Caiola, 1/8)