State Regulators Green Light $6.8 Billion Health Insurance Merger
On Tuesday, the two agencies regulating health insurance in California approved the $6.8 billion acquisition of Health Net by Centene Corp., clearing away the final hurdle to the deal.
$6.8 Billion Health Insurance Merger Clears First State Hurdle
The Department of Managed Health Care approves the sale of Health Net to Centene. Next up: the Department of Insurance.
Battle Heating Up Over ‘Surprise’ Medical Bills
Legislators hope to stop “surprise” medical bills that have many patients livid and are pitting health plans and consumer advocates against the state’s leading physician group.
Por primera vez en la historia de California, latinos ocuparán las dos posiciones legislativas más poderosas. Y eso podría significar un renovado foco político en el cuidado de salud, particularmente para los inmigrantes adultos sin papeles.
State Rebuffed, Won’t Move Fragile Kids to Managed Care — For Now
Medically fragile children in a special state program will get a reprieve from a proposal to switch them into managed care plans.
State Finalizing Plans To Close Centers For The Severely Disabled
A two-year fight over the near-total closure of the last three large state centers for the severely disabled is winding down, and some families fear wrenching transitions in care for their loved ones.
Rise Of Latino Political Power In Capitol Could Give New Momentum To Health Care
On Monday, for the first time in California history, Latinos will hold the two most powerful positions in the legislature. And that could mean a renewed political focus on health care, particularly for adult immigrants without papers.
State Legislature Passes Bill To Regulate E-Cigarettes
Vaping products in California will be subject to the same government oversight as tobacco if the governor signs a bill passed Thursday.
State Legislature Passes New MCO Tax, Rescues Over $1 Billion for Medi-Cal
In a two-thirds floor vote, the Assembly and Senate Monday passed a complex proposal to impose a restructured tax on managed care organizations — bringing in nearly $1.4 billion for Medi-Cal — and tax breaks to insurers.
Bill Would Require Insurers To Help Consumers With Complaints
Most consumers in California don’t know they can complain to the state about their health plan. Soon, insurers might be required to tell them how.