October 4, 2022
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a package of new laws in late September that significantly affect health care and access to abortive care in the Golden State. These changes impact most Californians, especially those covered by fully insured group health plans, individual plans, or Medi-Cal. Read More
October 4, 2022
The number of people testing positive for monkeypox has plunged in California, with the seven-day average of new cases down […] Read More
October 4, 2022
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a family leave bill today that will enable lower-income workers to recoup up to 90% of […] Read More
October 4, 2022
As the opioid overdose epidemic continues to spread across the state, a new bipartisan legislative committee is coming together to look for a solution. Read More
September 27, 2022
Almost 2 million of California’s poorest and most medically fragile residents may have to switch health insurers as a result of a new strategy by the state to improve care in its Medicaid program. Read More
September 20, 2022
With current COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave (SPSL) requirements set to expire on September 30, the California Legislature has passed California Assembly Bill 152 (AB 152), which now awaits Governor Gavin Newsom’s signature. Read More
September 20, 2022
Blue Shield of California wants its members to get health advice as easily as they can buy sunscreen or toothpaste—and […] Read More
September 13, 2022
Last month, a strategic decision paid off in spades. Molina Healthcare scored its largest Medicaid win ever as the California Department of Health Care Services on August 25 announced it intends to award the company new or additional contracts in Los Angeles, Sacramento and San Diego counties. Read More
September 13, 2022
Aetna will enter the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA’s) exchanges in four more states, bringing its total footprint to 12 states, […] Read More
September 13, 2022
California employers should take note of two significant bills recently passed by the state Legislature that are now awaiting likely […] Read More