Latest California Healthline Stories
Some Exchange Provider Rates Up in Air
Covered California and other exchanges across the country opened their initial enrollment seasons this week — but an important detail of provider pay is still pending in some of them.
Exchange Opens for Business, Officials Call It a Bridge to Health Care for Millions
Health care reform officially hit California, as the health benefit exchange opened its initial enrollment season with a huge wave of interest from Californians and a bit of fanfare.
California Raced To ‘Set the Pace’ on Obamacare Implementation. Did it Pay Off?
Golden State leaders vowed to lead the nation when implementing health reform. On the verge of the ACA rollout, did they win the race — and does it even matter?
Hearing Will Target Launch of Exchange
Right before the state launches its ambitious Covered California health benefit exchange, an Assembly committee will hold a hearing to look at the rollout.
Exchange Announces Its Enrollment Goals
With the Covered California health benefit exchange now just a couple of weeks away from launch, the exchange board revealed its enrollment goals.
Autism Advocates Praise Covered California’s Expected Policy Change
The California health benefit exchange board’s meeting today is expected to include a policy change that autism advocates say could help many children who need applied behavior analysis therapy.
No Health Care for Young Men? Debating a Generation’s Feelings on Obamacare
As the enrollment period for Obamacare’s health insurance exchanges nears, experts are debating whether young, healthy adults will purchase plans in the marketplaces. Research shows some young adults know very little about the health law, while observers wonder if they value insurance enough to buy it.
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.
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.
Obamacare Obstacle: Consumers’ Confusion When Picking a Plan
Recent surveys show that many U.S. residents are confused about health insurance terms, which could make things tricky when purchasing coverage through the insurance exchanges. Several efforts are underway to clarify the process and direct individuals to policies that fit their medical — and financial — needs.