California’s Slide From Coronavirus Success To Danger Zone Began Memorial Day
June 30, 2020
The seeds of the latest surge in coronavirus cases in California appear to have been planted around Memorial Day. Read More
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DOL ‘Friends’ CalSavers Challenge
June 30, 2020
The CalSavers Retirement Savings Program is being challenged in court—and now the Labor Department has weighed in. Read More
Paul Roberts Elected CAHU VP of Public Affairs
June 30, 2020
Word & Brown General Agency announced today the election of Director of Education and Market Development Paul Roberts as Vice President of Public Affairs at the California Association of Health Underwriters (CAHU). Effective July 1, Paul will join an executive board of 12 at the state’s largest insurance trade association. Read More
Newsom Signs California’s $202.1 Billion State Budget
June 30, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a $202.1 billion state budget Monday that largely avoids widespread cuts to public services to close a multibillion-dollar deficit caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Read More
Covered California Extends IFP Enrollment Deadline Through July
June 23, 2020
According to Covered California, consumers who meet eligibility requirements have more time to sign up for health coverage during the pandemic, the enrollment deadline was extended to July 31. Read More
California Lawmakers Block Health Care Cuts
June 23, 2020
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers agreed Monday on a state budget plan that would avoid the deep cuts to essential health care services that the governor had initially proposed. Read More
Commissioner Lara Issues Order Resulting in Workers’ Compensation Premium Savings for California Businesses Affected by COVID-19
June 23, 2020
“California’s business owners have been hit hard by COVID-19,” said Commissioner Lara. “Workers’ compensation premiums should reflect that many employees are performing less risky duties, and my Order will provide some financial relief for employers when they need it most.” Read More
Citing COVID, Sutter Pushes To Revisit Landmark Antitrust Settlement
June 23, 2020
The nonprofit health care giant was accused of using its market dominance in Northern California to illegally drive up prices. Read More
California Summer Fun Collides With Coronavirus Danger as Hospitalizations, New Cases Keep Rising
June 23, 2020
The California tradition of summer fun — barbecues, garden parties, group excursions to beaches and mountains — is colliding with the state’s desperate efforts to prevent new surges of coronavirus cases as the economy opens up and people begin freeing themselves from months of stay-at-home rules. Read More
Small Businesses Could Receive Second PPP Loan Under New Proposal
June 23, 2020
Small businesses still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic and the related economic lockdown could receive a second loan through the Paycheck Protection Program under new legislation introduced by a group of Democratic lawmakers. Read More