Majority of Uninsured Plan To Get Coverage by 2014, New Poll Suggests
A new poll suggests most Californians know about Covered California, the state’s new health benefit exchange, and a majority of the uninsured say they’re planning to be covered by 2014.
Early data suggest that customers are using the new health insurance exchange to pick plans from large, familiar companies like Anthem and Kaiser, even if plans from smaller companies are comparable in price.
State, Stakeholders Work To Renew Community-Based Adult Services
The state’s program to provide care for the frail and elderly population — Community-Based Adult Services — must be renewed by May 2014. California health officials are working now to make sure that happens.
How To Get California Kids Physically Fit
We asked stakeholders and policymakers how the state could improve the physical fitness of California’s school children. Only one-third of fifth, seventh and ninth graders passed all six sections of the state’s annual physical fitness test last year.
California Small Business Exchange Up & Running, Unlike Delayed Federal Exchange
Covered California’s small business insurance program is fully up to speed, exchange officials said yesterday, in contrast to delays occurring in the national online enrollment site.
Health Information Exchange Taking Root in Northern California
Northern California health information organizations — both established and nascent — are participating in statewide pilot programs and initiatives promoting health data exchange.
Medi-Cal a Hidden Enrollment Success
When Covered California opened its enrollment season on Oct. 1, it opened a big door to signing up Californians for Medi-Cal coverage. More than 140,000 Medi-Cal beneficiaries were enrolled in the first seven weeks.
When Health Plans Drop Your Doctor: Are Narrow Networks a Bad Idea?
Many health plans on Covered California and other insurance exchanges exclude some prominent doctors and hospitals. The trade-off — less access for lower prices — has raised concerns and even spurred lawsuits, but experts say it’s the likely direction for the nation’s health system.
Exchange Applications, Website, Agents All Hit Higher Marks in Second Month
Three weeks into November, Covered California statistics have jumped, setting up hopes for a big December at the state’s new health insurance exchange.
High Rate of Fast Food Consumption Among Children ‘Surprising to See’
A new study from UCLA’s Center for Health Policy Research suggests many California children ages 2 to 5 eat fast food regularly and don’t eat many fruits and vegetables.