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Daily Edition for Friday, October 24, 2025

October 24, 2025

CalFresh Benefits Will Be Delayed: The California Department of Social Services confirmed Thursday that it expects CalFresh to go dark starting Nov. 1 as a result of the federal government shutdown. Roughly 5.5 million Californians soon could be scrambling for food. Read more from KQED and The Orange County Register. Plus, advice for SNAP recipients. 

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GOP Talking Point Holds ACA Is Haunted by ‘Phantom’ Enrollees, but the Devil’s in the Data

By Victoria Knight October 24, 2025

Enhanced Affordable Care Act marketplace subsidies have emerged as a flash point in the congressional standoff over the federal government shutdown. Republicans point to what they characterize as increasing amounts of fraud as a reason to hold up the subsidies. But there are two sides to the story.

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KFF Health News' 'What the Health?': Nutrition Programs Face Their Own Shutdown

October 23, 2025

Two major nutrition programs — SNAP and WIC — are likely to exhaust their funding in November, and the furloughs and firings at the CDC have left the agency unable to perform some of its major functions. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump’s new IVF policy is being met with dissatisfaction from both sides. Shefali Luthra of The 19th, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, and Rachel Roubein of The Washington Post join KFF Health News’ Julie Rovner to discuss those stories and more. Also this week, Rovner interviews KFF Health News’ Katheryn Houghton, who wrote the latest “Bill of the Month” feature.

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Daily Edition for Thursday, October 23, 2025

October 23, 2025

California National Guard Will Help Food Banks: Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that he will deploy the California National Guard and state volunteers on a humanitarian mission to food banks in response to the ongoing federal government shutdown. The National Guard will not be acting as law enforcement; it held a similar role during the covid pandemic. Read more from KTLA. Scroll down for more on the federal shutdown.

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When a Hearing Aid Isn’t Enough

By Paula Span October 23, 2025

More older adults have turned to cochlear implants after Medicare expanded eligibility for the devices.

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Daily Edition for Wednesday, October 22, 2025

October 22, 2025

SD County Again Will Try To Buy Land For Homeless Shelter: San Diego County will begin negotiating with the state to buy land that can host a new homeless shelter after the federal government derailed an earlier effort to lease the property. The Board of Supervisors voted 4-1 Tuesday to begin the process of purchasing the plot at 2800 Sweetwater Road. Read more from The San Diego Union-Tribune.

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A New Car vs. Health Insurance? Average Family Job-Based Coverage Hits $27K

By Phil Galewitz October 22, 2025

KFF data shows that 2025 marked the first time in two decades that the annual cost of covering a family of four rose by 6% or more for three consecutive years.

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Despite the Hoopla, Vaccines Should Be in Reach This Cough-and-Cold Season

By Michelle Andrews October 22, 2025

Recommendations surrounding covid vaccinations and other such shots have been confusing. Ultimately, though, little has changed. Here’s what you need to know.

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Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’

October 21, 2025

The “KFF Health News Minute” brings original health care and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.

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Daily Edition for Tuesday, October 21, 2025

October 21, 2025

SNAP Benefits Will Be Delayed Unless Shutdown Ends This Week, Newsom Warns: Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a stark warning Monday that food assistance benefits for millions of low-income Californians could be delayed starting Nov. 1 if the ongoing federal shutdown does not end by Thursday. Read more from the Los Angeles Times and KQED.

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From The California Health Care Foundation

Insurance Data Health Insurers Enrollment Almanac — 2025 Edition

The latest data shows that California health insurers covered 36.2 million people. See a breakdown of enrollment by regulator, market, and insurer, and access historical data.

The Latest on CalAIM Reforms

CalAIM has the potential to improve health outcomes for millions of people enrolled in Medi-Cal. Track the latest developments and insights on this multi-year reform effort.

Behavioral Health California's Behavioral Health Data Landscape

As the state embarks on a significant overhaul, this report captures the current state of behavioral health data collection. See how it currently measures quality and outcomes, as well as future directions for the system.

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