Latest California Healthline Stories
California Braces For Medi-Cal’s Future Under Trump And The GOP
California officials jumped at the chance to cover millions more low-income people by expanding its Medicaid program. Now, health policymakers and advocates fear the Trump administration and a Republican-ruled Congress will roll back the state’s progress.
Could Legalizing Pot Diminish California’s Gains Against Smoking?
Some experts worry that smoking pot could lead to use of tobacco, but proponents of marijuana legalization argue that the two products are different and should not be conflated.
Despite Anger At Health Law’s Mandate, GOP Plans Could Also Have Penalties
President-elect Donald Trump has suggested that he would like to keep the health law’s ban on preexisting conditions. But that only works if insurers can be guaranteed a robust market, so Republicans must figure out a way to coax in healthy customers.
What Will The Rollback Of Obamacare Look Like In California?
California Healthline’s Chad Terhune discusses the possibilities — and the unknowns.
No Immediate Changes To Your Obamacare Coverage
Despite President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to repeal the Affordable Care Act, state officials and advocates say your health plan is safe for now.
Covered California’s Future In Peril If Federal Subsidies Dry Up
Director Peter Lee reminds consumers that the insurance exchange remains ‘open for business’ as he looks for ways to work with the new Trump Administration.
Millions Could Lose Medicaid Coverage Under Trump Plan
But block grants face likely resistance from states, poised to lose many millions.
Momentum To Regulate Drug Prices Uncertain After Prop 61 Defeat, Republican Victories
Any proposals to rein in prescription drug costs will likely come from states, rather than national lawmakers, experts say.
Millones podrían perder el Medicaid bajo el plan de Trump
El mayor riesgo para los beneficiarios del Medicaid proviene de las promesas del presidente electo Donald Trump, y otros republicanos, de revocar la Ley de Cuidado de Salud Asequible (ACA).
California’s Torn Reaction To Obamacare’s Potential Demise
Interviews around the state yield varied responses to the prospect that a Trump Administration will dismantle Obamacare. Many people are stunned and scared; others welcome repeal.