Latest California Healthline Stories
State Limits Denial of Autism Therapy
New mental health parity regulations announced this week could signal more penalties for delay or denial of autism treatment by insurers in California.
Has Confusion Hampered the Success of ACA Subsidies?
Big Campaign Spending Due in June
Both sides of the November ballot measure to regulate health insurance rate hikes expect an advertising surge will begin in June after the initiative is assigned a proposition number.
Exchange To Lay Out Benefit Designs
It may seem too early to contemplate Covered California premium rates and benefit designs for 2015, but in the bureaucratic world of health care next year is almost here. Designing next year’s coverage will be an important subject at this week’s exchange board meeting.
Health Care Issues on California’s November Ballot Get Early Jump Start
Early political salvoes in campaigns for a couple of statewide initiatives on the November ballot suggest California voters are in for long, heated campaigns on at least two health care fronts.
Odd Dynamic in Senate Bill Passage
In a role reversal of sorts in the state Legislature, a Republican legislator argued for passage of an Affordable Care Act bill for patient privacy rights while health care advocates argued for administrative efficacy.
Committee Backs Measure To Regulate Billing in Emergency Room Settings
Despite opposition from emergency physicians, the Senate health committee approved a bill this week designed to curb emergency department costs.
Part of Early Exchange Success Due to Insuring the Already Insured
A significant portion of Covered California’s 1.2 million new enrollees were already insured, but experts say those refugees from the individual market are an important part of the exchange’s mission.
Panel OKs Sugary Drink Warning Label Bill
A bill seeking warning labels on soda and other sweetened beverages sold in California cleared its first hurdle yesterday, but not without opposition, portending a big fight ahead.
Think ACA Exchange Enrollment Is Over Until November? Think Again.
Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act’s insurance exchanges isn’t over just yet, even though the Obama administration is already celebrating that 7.1 million people have signed up so far. Besides the upcoming second open enrollment period this year, there are two other ways consumers can sign up for exchange coverage.