Latest California Healthline Stories
Exchange, Immigration Advocates Urge Enrollment by Mixed Status Families
Many Californians eligible for Medi-Cal or Covered California — particularly in families of mixed immigration status — have been reluctant to seek coverage. Government officials and immigration advocates joined forces to assure them health application information will not be shared.
32 States Haven’t Tried To Establish an Exchange. Are They Making a Huge Mistake?
Most states are sticking with HealthCare.gov — even though there’s a chance the Supreme Court will strike down the subsidies in the federal insurance exchange next year, putting health coverage at risk for millions of their residents.
ACA: A List of Reasons for the White House To Be Thankful — and Not-So-Thankful
There were both victories and challenges for the Obama administration in 2014, as it continued to implement the Affordable Care Act. On the eve of Thanksgiving, this edition of “Road to Reform” ponders what the administration might be giving thanks for in 2014 — as well as some developments it might not be so grateful for.
Exchange Bus Tour ‘Resonating’ With Californians as Open Enrollment Nears
A week on a bus may not seem like grand fun, but for some Covered California officials barnstorming the state this week, it is an “eye-opening experience.”
What the Insiders Will Be Watching During the ACA’s Second Open Enrollment Period
With the Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment period set to kick off this weekend, many observers are focusing on how many people will sign up for coverage. What else are experts paying attention to? California Healthline asked several to find out.
Covered California is trying a new approach to promote open enrollment. The health insurance exchange is taking its show on the road.
An Election Night Murder-Mystery: What Killed Prop. 45?
More than 60% of Californians once supported it. More than 60% of Californians voted against it. Why did Proposition 45 bloom and die so quickly? Here’s a list of likely suspects.
Computer Glitch at Covered California Sending Multiple, Conflicting Messages
Officials hope a fix can be found soon for a computer system glitch that produced and sent multiple — and often confusing — notices to Covered California applicants.
Senate Raises Concerns About Medi-Cal Backlog and Exchange Outreach Effort
‘Phones are ringing off the hook,’ state legislators say, with complaints about access to providers and long waits for Medi-Cal enrollment processing.
How Open Enrollment Affects Medi-Cal
Covered California’s second open enrollment period beginning Nov. 15 could bump up Medi-Cal enrollment, but probably not as much as last year, officials predict.