California Prepares For Expected Health Care Changes From Trump Adminstration
"Trumpcare" access and coverage concerns residents, state lawmakers and local officials. In a preemptive move, the California legislature hires former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder as an adviser.
LA Daily News:
California, LA County Fret Over What ‘Trumpcare’ Could Mean After Obamacare
With the Trump administration and lawmakers moving swiftly to do away with Obamacare, many in Los Angeles County are bracing for the ripple effects in a region that could be among the hardest hit. “Prior to the Affordable Care Act, Los Angeles was ground zero for the health care crisis,” said Anthony Wright, executive director for Health Access, a California-based consumer advocacy group. “To undo the success made would set us back even worse to before the Affordable Care Act.” (Abram, 1/4)
ABC7 San Francisco:
California Could Face Some Serious Consequences If Affordable Care Act Repealed
Over 5 million Californians have insurance as a result of the Affordable Care Act. If repealed, there could be serious consequences for the state. President-elect Donald Trump wants to keep a few provisions, like covering those with preexisting conditions and keeping children under 26 on their parents' policy. "Repeal and replace" is expected to have a significant impact because roughly 25 percent of Americans covered under the law live in this state. (1/5)
CBS Los Angeles:
Health Care Expert: Enroll And Be Alert As Obamacare Battle Reignites
In Santa Monica on Wednesday, Barbara Lipscomb says she is convinced that her pre-existing medical condition, asthma, might cause her to lose her health insurance. “I’m very much worried. Will we be able to get coverage that is anywhere close to affordable?” Lipscomb asked. Lipscomb says she is especially concerned, given the events in Washington on Wednesday, with members of the incoming Trump administration promising immediate repeal of the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare. (1/4)
Los Angeles Times:
California Braces For A Trump Presidency By Tapping Former U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric Holder For Legal Counsel
Bracing for an adversarial relationship with President-elect Donald Trump, the California Legislature has selected former U.S. Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. to serve as outside counsel to advise on the state’s legal strategy against the incoming administration. ... [Legislators] have also indicated that fights are on the horizon over expanded healthcare coverage through the Affordable Care Act and policies to combat climate change, two issues that mark a major departure from Trump’s positions. (Mason, 1/4)