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Legislature Returns, So Will Some Bills
Several bills might seem familiar this legislative session, as lawmakers consider bringing back proposals that fell short in 2013.
Los Angeles, Orange Counties Grapple With Shortage of Nursing Instructors
Attracting faculty at nursing schools is a challenge for some schools in Southern California, according to stakeholders. With nursing faculty members in short supply, experts worry that the number of new nurses will not be enough to meet growing demand.
Exchange Applications Hit Million Mark
More than one million Californians have applied for coverage through Covered California in the first three months of the new health insurance exchange. About 400,000 completed the process and were enrolled by Dec. 22.
HSAs, COBRA: Do They Mesh With Obamacare?
This is a critical moment in the evolution of Obamacare – and of this column. Tens of thousands of you already have enrolled in health plans that will kick in a few days from now, if they haven’t already. Many more of you, I’m willing to bet, remain on the sidelines waiting for the drop-dead […]
Obamacare Deadline Looming. Are You Ready?
Calling all procrastinators: There’s still time! Granted, I wagged my figurative finger at you in previous columns, warning you that Dec. 15 was the deadline to sign up for health insurance from Covered California or the open market if you want it to kick in Jan. 1. But things have changed. You now have until Dec. 23 […]
Critical Times for State Health Exchange
Covered California officials expect a surge of sign-ups as deadlines rapidly approach for the state’s new health insurance exchange.
How Should California Deal With Health Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants?
We asked stakeholders how California policymakers should deal with an estimated one million undocumented immigrants in California who will be ineligible for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
Exchange Sign-Ups Increasing Dramatically
Covered California officials report a spike of 50,000 enrollees in a single week of December, far exceeding the pace of sign-ups in the first two months.
Narrow Networks in Covered California Plans Causing Confusion in San Diego
Insurers selling health plans through Covered California are limiting access to providers to hold down the cost of premiums. In San Diego, networks are in flux, leaving both consumers and doctors confused about who is participating in which networks.
Budget Blueprint Draws Quick Praise
Assembly Democrats’ budget priorities were praised Wednesday for efforts to address child poverty and public health cuts.