What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
Jan 26, 2022 · The No Surprises Act, which took effect in January 2022, bans balance billing by out-of-network providers at in-network facilities and for most emergency room care. It covers millions of Californians in employer-sponsored and individual/family health plans, as well as air ambulance services.
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Thousands Of KP Mental Health Workers Walk Off The Job: Nearly 2,400 Kaiser mental health workers went on strike today after management rejected proposals that union workers say would stanch employee turnover and improve care. CVS Workers Are Also On Strike: Workers at seven CVS pharmacies in Southern California have gone on strike for better pay and health care.
Ballot Measure on New Medi-Cal Spending Has Broad Support, …
Sep 18, 2024 · The Yes on Prop 35 campaign has raised over $48 million as of Sept. 9, according to campaign filings with the secretary of state. The measure would use money from a tax on managed-care health plans mainly to hike the pay of physicians, hospitals, community clinics, and other providers in Medi-Cal, the state’s version of Medicaid.
The New Covid Vaccine Is Out. Why You Might Not Want To Rush …
Aug 26, 2024 · Public health officials note that even with more cases this summer, people seem to be managing their sickness at home. “We did see a little rise in the number of cases, but it didn’t have a significant impact in terms of hospitalizations and emergency room visits,” said Manisha Juthani, public health commissioner of Connecticut, at a news briefing Aug. 21.
A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance - California Healthline
Nov 22, 2023 · How much does it cost? In 2023, a 60-year-old man buying a $165,000 policy would typically pay about $2,585 annually for a policy that grew at 3% a year to take inflation into account, according to a survey by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, a nonprofit that tracks insurance rates.A woman of the same age would pay $4,450 for the same policy because women tend to live ...
Paris Hilton Backs California Bill Requiring ... - California Healthline
Apr 16, 2024 · Now, Hilton and others are eyeing the most populous state as an opportunity for change. Senate Bill 1043 is a bipartisan bill by Republican state Sen. Shannon Grove and authored also by Democratic Sens. Aisha Wahab and Angelique Ashby. The bill aims to protect young people housed in short-term residential therapeutic programs licensed by the California Department of Social Services by ...
California’s $25 Health Care Hourly Wage ... - California Healthline
Jun 25, 2024 · The minimum wage hike for more than 400,000 health workers, which will be phased in over several years, was to start June 1, but will now begin no earlier than Oct. 15 and no later than Jan. 1 under a budget deal announced June 22. The legislature is expected to approve the changes and Gov. Gavin Newsom to sign them into …
GOP Charge That Harris Backed Taxpayer-Funded Care for All …
Aug 1, 2024 · Republicans claim Harris backed taxpayer-funded health care for all immigrants, but the evidence is unclear. Harris supported Medicare for All and public health access, but not free or taxpayer-paid benefits for immigrants.
California Law Aims to Strengthen Access to Mental Health Services
Oct 29, 2021 · A new law requires health plans to offer follow-up appointments for mental health and substance abuse patients within 10 days, unless otherwise agreed. The law aims to address the challenges of getting timely and consistent care amid the …
California’s Homelessness Crisis Is Homegrown, Study Finds
Jun 20, 2023 · A UC-led study finds that 90% of homeless adults in California became homeless while living in the state, often due to lack of affordable housing and emergency shelter. The study also reveals high rates of mental health and substance use problems among the homeless population, and the challenges of accessing care and treatment.