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State Insurance Regulators Doubtful That ‘Junk Insurance Is Better Than Nothing’ When It Comes To Short-Term Plans

The regulators were particularly concerned about aggressive and possibly misleading marketing strategies for the plans. The Trump administration announced a rule last week that extends the duration of the coverage.

‘Substantial’ Decrease In Donations Leads San Francisco Hospice Guest House To Suspend Services

The guesthouse opened in Hayes Valley in 1990 during the AIDS crisis, and it aimed to provide care to those who were sick and dying when many people were afraid to help. But, recently, donations have fallen off and it may have to close permanently.

Following State’s Approval Of Mobile Needle Exchange, Costa Mesa To Consider Steps To Stop It

The cities that will be served by the mobile exchange have been very vocal in opposition of the program, but the state greenlit the initiative anyway. Orange County is suing to stop the exchange, and Costa Mesa is considering a measure to ban the practice in the city.

Program Aims To Help Prevent Low-Income Patients From Losing Limbs To Diabetes

There’s a disparity gap between wealthier patients who manage to save their toes and feet, and lower-income patients who are 10 times more likely to need amputation. A new program hopes to address unnecessary procedures.

Just Because Extended Short-Term Plans Are Allowed Doesn’t Mean Insurers Are Ready To Offer Them

With such short notice for the upcoming year, experts predict consumers will see more changes in insurers’ plans in 2019 rather than an immediate rush to make sweeping changes.

Gubernatorial Candidates Banking On ‘Medicare For All’ Enthusiasm Instead Of Playing It Safe

Although the Democratic party is split on whether to champion a progressive idea that could make candidates vulnerable to attack from Republicans, many on the trail are being vocal about their support for “Medicare for All.”

Judge Rejects Trump Administration’s Attempts To Shrug Off Responsibility For Finding Deported Parents

But U.S. District Judge Dana Sabraw also directed the ACLU to create a steering committee to work with the federal government in its efforts to locate the parents. Meanwhile, new numbers show that far fewer parents than the government first reported waived the chance to be back together with their children before being deported.

Well-Known Drug Rehab Center’s License Suspended Following Death Of Client, Other Violations

The rehabilitation center is just one of many in Southern California, an area sometimes referred to as “Rehab Riviera.” There is often very little oversight of such facilities by the state.