Latest California Healthline Stories
Exchange Ramps Up as Deadline Nears
Covered California’s task of offering low-cost health insurance for millions of Californians involves dozens of programmatic efforts, all of which are picking up steam as the exchange approaches an Oct. 1 launch date.
Legislature Moves Into Final Phase
Committees have finished their work, setting the stage for the rush to the legislative finish line. Now hard lobbying begins for bills waiting to be heard on the floor of the Legislature.
Exchange Unveils TV Ad Campaign
Get ready to see some Covered California television advertising. The exchange is gearing up for a media blitz, and the first test ads hit the airwaves next week.
Big Jump in School-Based Health Centers
The number of school-based health centers has more than doubled in California over the past decade, powered in part by the Affordable Care Act. California Rep. Lois Capps introduced a bill in Congress that would extend federal support for five years.
Senate Panel Moves Abortion Clinic Bill
Licensing and building code alterations generally aren’t too controversial, but when you’re talking about requirements for buildings that provide abortion services, opposition gets more heated.
UPS Among the First To Dump Spousal Coverage. It Won’t Be the Last.
UPS’ eye-catching announcement to exclude 15,000 spouses of employees from its health insurance plan is being blamed, in part, on the Affordable Care Act. Here’s a closer look at the decision, whether it will be a tipping point for other firms and the zero-sum game behind dropping spousal coverage.
Stakeholders Assess Delayed Duals Project
California’s duals demonstration project to coordinate care for those eligible for Medicare and Medi-Cal has been delayed until April.
Changes Coming: When Can You Buy Or Switch Your Insurance Under Obamacare?
Q: Our 24-year-old daughter is employed full-time and her employer offers health insurance. Does she have to enroll in one of their plans or can she stay on ours until her 26th birthday? A: Young adults and college students will have more insurance options in the new health care landscape than just about any other […]
Assembly Approves Biosimilars Bill
The Assembly yesterday approved a bill to establish pharmacy ground rules for biosimilar medications — when they eventually do come to market.
$9 Million Grant for Consumer Outreach
The state’s consumer outreach effort got a boost last week with the announcement of more than $9 million in grant money to help Californians navigate new health insurance options.