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Duals Project Schedule Unchanged
The state’s demonstration project to coordinate care for Californians eligible for Medi-Cal and Medicare will proceed as scheduled, despite a request from advocates last week calling for the project to be delayed.
Advocates Ask for Delay in Duals Project
Advocates for seniors and the disabled sent an “urgent request” to federal and state officials last week asking them to delay the start of California’s duals demonstration project.
New Bill Would Require Dental Insurers To Pay Minimum Percentage for Care
Medical-loss ratios are in place for health care insurance but they don’t apply to dental care. A new Assembly bill proposes to apply the same regulations to dental insurers in California.
Bills Introduced To Reverse, Study Effects of 10% Cut to Medi-Cal Providers
One bill introduced in the California Assembly yesterday seeks to reverse the state’s 10% reimbursement cut to Medi-Cal providers. A second bill proposes analyzing the cut’s effect on the health care system.
CalFresh New Path to Medi-Cal Enrollment
The state’s new “express lane” Medi-Cal enrollment effort through the CalFresh program has seen quick results, according to state officials.
Bill Seeks Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants in California
A bill introduced in the California Legislature last week would create a state-funded system to provide health coverage for more than two million Californians expected to remain uninsured, including undocumented immigrants.
Warning Label Proposed for Sodas To Combat Rise in Kids’ Obesity, Diabetes
Like alcohol and tobacco, soda pop and energy drinks need health-risk warning labels for consumers, according to a bill introduced in the California Legislature yesterday.
Uninsured Project Buoyed by State’s Success in Expanding Medi-Cal
Instead of talking only about what they hope to accomplish, attendees at the annual Insure the Uninsured Project conference in Sacramento this week had a lot to celebrate.
Latino Issues at Exchange Prompt Bill Proposing Change in Board Composition
A bill introduced in the state Senate yesterday aims to alter the makeup of the Covered California board of directors and proposes other changes to widen the scope of board expertise.
Exchange Vows Major Improvement for Call Center Wait Times, Website
Covered California is hiring 350 new workers to answer phones and is planning website upgrades in an effort to improve the customer experience at the state’s new insurance exchange.