Latest California Healthline Stories
$20 Million On The Way For Clinics That Serve California’s Poor
The office of State Treasurer John Chiang said the money is an “emergency” response to federal health care cuts being proposed in Washington.
Ear To The Door: 5 Things Being Weighed In Secret Health Bill Also Weigh It Down
No one knows what the final Senate bill will look like — not even those writing it. But here are some safe, educated guesses.
AARP: States Lag In Keeping Medicaid Enrollees Out Of Nursing Homes
California is one of only nine states — in addition to the District of Columbia — that spent more than half of their long-term care Medicaid dollars on home- and community-based services rather than on nursing homes. The Golden State ranked 9th in the nation in the quality of its overall long-term care services, up from 15th six years ago.
California Nixes Plan To Offer Full Medicaid Benefits To Undocumented Young Adults
The controversial proposal was discarded in last-minute state budget negotiations. It would have extended benefits to undocumented immigrants from ages 19 to 26.
Medi-Cal Patients Flocking To ERs More Than Before ACA
Visits have surged 75 percent over five years. Obamacare proponents had argued that expanded health care coverage would reduce the use of emergency rooms.
A Busy Week For Health: Budget Cuts, CBO Scores And Mitch McConnell’s Cryptic Signal
KHN’s Mary Agnes Carey and Julie Rovner discuss some of the developments that shook up health news this week.
CMS Gives States Until 2022 To Meet Medicaid Standards Of Care
In California, health officials are thankful for the extra time. They have encountered challenges, including how to pay for the required changes.
Republicans Race The Clock On Health Care — But The Calendar Is Not Helping
The delays in pushing through a bill to replace Obamacare are beginning to back up other key items on the congressional calendar.
Mom’s Policy, Medicaid Or A Health Exchange Plan: What’s A Grad To Do?
The federal health law has opened up new options for young adults, but it can sometimes be confusing. A quick guide to the choices.
Political Theater: How A Bill That Nearly All Opposed Managed To Pass The House
House Republicans can say they kept their campaign promise to replace Obamacare, but they’re counting on the Senate to backstop them.