Latest California Healthline Stories
Medi-Cal Redesign Effort Being Informed by Other States’ Experiences
As the Schwarzenegger administration considers plans to redesign Medi-Cal, they are looking to other states that have taken on similar projects with their own Medicaid programs for examples of what such reforms can entail.
Medi-Cal Faces Uncertain Changes
The Schwarzenegger administration on Aug. 2 is expected to announce a proposal to overhaul Medi-Cal, and some stakeholders are concerned about what the proposal could entail.
Drug Discount Cards Worth a Second Look for Some Consumers
The Medicare discount drug program is a mixed bag for California seniors, an analysis of 33 national discount drug card sponsors’ prices found. For people who take a lot of prescription drugs, the savings offered by some of the cards can be significant. But even with those savings, the remaining cost to consumers is still high.