Latest California Healthline Stories
Majority of Uninsured Plan To Get Coverage by 2014, New Poll Suggests
A new poll suggests most Californians know about Covered California, the state’s new health benefit exchange, and a majority of the uninsured say they’re planning to be covered by 2014.
State, Stakeholders Work To Renew Community-Based Adult Services
The state’s program to provide care for the frail and elderly population — Community-Based Adult Services — must be renewed by May 2014. California health officials are working now to make sure that happens.
California Small Business Exchange Up & Running, Unlike Delayed Federal Exchange
Covered California’s small business insurance program is fully up to speed, exchange officials said yesterday, in contrast to delays occurring in the national online enrollment site.
Medi-Cal a Hidden Enrollment Success
When Covered California opened its enrollment season on Oct. 1, it opened a big door to signing up Californians for Medi-Cal coverage. More than 140,000 Medi-Cal beneficiaries were enrolled in the first seven weeks.
Exchange Applications, Website, Agents All Hit Higher Marks in Second Month
Three weeks into November, Covered California statistics have jumped, setting up hopes for a big December at the state’s new health insurance exchange.
High Rate of Fast Food Consumption Among Children ‘Surprising to See’
A new study from UCLA’s Center for Health Policy Research suggests many California children ages 2 to 5 eat fast food regularly and don’t eat many fruits and vegetables.
Hotline Opened for Cancellation Issues
After making national news last week by deciding not to extend the deadline for non-compliant insurance policies, Covered California launches a hotline today to field calls related to policy cancellations.
Decision To Deny Policy Extensions Surprisingly Easy for Exchange Board
The Covered California board’s unanimous decision yesterday to reject President Obama’s deadline extension plan and leave California’s deadlines in place for individual insurance policies was met with almost universal support from stakeholders.
Rosier State Budget Report Prompts Talk About Restoring Health Care Cuts
When California faced fiscal crisis, state officials cut health care spending. Now that it looks like the financial sky is lightening, will the state restore a few of those cuts?
Exchange Readies Second Web Opening
The Covered California website will upgrade this weekend and then launch for a second time — this time with capability to enroll small business owners and employees in the SHOP program.