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This broad category includes articles concerning health insurance costs, carrier and health plan news, changing benefits technology, and surveys by the Kaiser Family Foundation and others on employee benefits.

California Governor Imposes New Restrictions in Pandemic

California Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was pulling the “emergency brake” Monday on reopening the state’s economy as coronavirus cases surge at the fastest rate since the start of the outbreak.

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California Stands to Lose Big if US Supreme Court Cancels Obamacare

Of any state, California has the most to lose if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns the Affordable Care Act. Health care coverage for millions of people is at stake, as are billions in federal dollars

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Justices Bound to See ACA as ‘Indispensable,’ Says Californian Leading Defense

When the U.S. Supreme Court hears a case Tuesday that could decide the fate of the Affordable Care Act, California will be leading the defense to uphold the federal law that touches nearly every aspect of the country’s health care system.

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Californians Push Back at Progressive Dogma

California voters are more complicated than their left-wing stereotype. And not nearly as radical as the progressives they elect to public office.

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What We Know About California Proposition Results

Early results are in for California’s 12 state ballot measures. One thing to keep in mind is that a huge portion of the vote still has to be counted — this will include late-arriving vote-by-mail ballots and ballots placed in drop boxes today. It could be many days until some of these races are called by the Associated Press.

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Covered California IFP Open Enrollment Has Begun

California’s annual health insurance enrollment season for individuals and families kicked off this week against a dramatic backdrop.

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California’s Progressive — and Expensive — Health Care Ambitions Rely on Biden Win

For deep blue California, where first-in-the-nation health care proposals regularly flood the Democratic agenda, there could not be more at stake in the presidential race.

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Judge Rules To Limit California Governor Powers Amid Pandemic

A judge ruled on Monday to limit California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) executive powers during a pandemic.

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California Health Group To Pay $31.5M Over Drug Billing

A non-profit California health care chain will pay more than $31.5 million to settle allegations that it overbilled Medi-Cal for drugs bought through a federal program, authorities said Monday.

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Three CalPERS Health Plans Are In A ‘Death Spiral.’ Saving Them Could Involve Price Hikes

Three of the best health plans California state workers and retirees can buy are speeding toward collapse, according to CalPERS insurance experts.

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