#medi-cal

#medi-cal

Santa Clara County's initiative will provide health services to individuals before their release from incarceration, utilizing Medi-Cal funding to improve reintegration outcomes.

Santa Clara County aims to enhance support for vulnerable children through home visits funded by new Medi-Cal resources.

California has made strides in making health care accessible for undocumented residents, but faces challenges in cost and accessibility.

Dr. Mark Ghaly stepped down after transformative changes in California healthcare, notably during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Accessing preventive care for children on Medi-Cal in California is challenging due to appointment availability issues and lack of accountability from insurance plans.

California, despite having a high rate of children with health insurance, struggles to provide preventive care visits for kids under 5.

Medi-Cal expansion may enhance access to culturally appropriate care for Native Americans suffering from addiction.

California's restrictive Medi-Cal eligibility rules leave many seniors unable to afford necessary care, forcing difficult financial choices.

The fear of government repercussions has led to decreased enrollment in Medi-Cal among Latino immigrants, stemming from the Trump administration's policies.

Proposition 35 is essential to secure and expand funding for Medi-Cal, improving access for patients in California.

California Assembly Democrats clash with Gov. Newsom over budget issues, including Medi-Cal cuts and tax deductions, amid a $45 billion deficit.

Proposition 35 threatens California's Medi-Cal program by diverting essential health care funding from vulnerable populations, undermining improvements in community health care.

California officials reached a $55 million settlement with L.A. Care due to systemic failures jeopardizing patient healthcare access.

Medi-Cal is now covering traditional healing practices for Native Americans to assist with addiction recovery.

Trump's promise of mass deportations is increasing mistrust in the health care system among California's immigrants, impacting access and enrollment.

Medi-Cal is utilizing an innovative program called 'contingency management' to help individuals struggling with stimulant addiction, providing financial incentives for staying clean.

California voters approved Proposition 35, making the existing tax on health plans permanent to secure funding for Medi-Cal.

Proposition 35 would permanently extend a tax to fund Medi-Cal services, with strong accountability measures according to supporters but concerns over community impact.

California's budget struggles prompted a health care tax to stabilize finances and support Medi-Cal, with ongoing debates on its future and allocation.

Proposition 35 seeks to permanently tax health insurance plans for Medi-Cal funding.

Supporters advocate for dedicated funding for Medi-Cal patients.

Critics express concerns regarding equitable health service funding.

Voting outcomes will impact future healthcare funding decisions in California.

Proposition 35 aims to create a permanent tax for Medi-Cal, enabling sustained healthcare funding for low-income Californians.