Medi-Cal Eligibility Being Reconsidered for Over 150K in Bay Area
About 15.5 million Californians — including over 150,000 people across the Bay Area — will have their Medi-Cal eligibility reconsidered....
16
Aug
19
Jul
Benefits of Medi-Cal Coverage Uncertain for Doulas
While policymakers have championed the Medi-Cal Doula Services Benefit, doulas are divided as to the benefit that inclusion in Medi-Cal can offer them....
01
Jun
County Services Gather in One ‘Block Party’ Spot to Offer Easy Access
Contra Costa County residents can apply for CalFresh and Medi-Cal, register to vote, get a library card, get a COVID-19 vaccine and more Tuesday in Concord....
30
May
Este Atento de un Sobre Amarillo para Prevenir Perder Su Cobertura de Medi-Cal
La cobertura garantizada de Medicaid está por terminar. Debido a que el estado está revisando la elegibilidad de los inscritos a Medi-Cal, varios deben anticipar un sobre de renovación amarillo...
12
May
Watch Out for Yellow Envelope to Avoid Losing Medi-Cal Coverage
Guaranteed Medicaid coverage is ending. As the state reviews Medi-Cal members eligibility, many should expect to get a yellow renewal packet in the mail....
03
Apr
Increasing Access to Healthcare Reduces Poverty, Policy Group Finds
On March 30, the Public Policy Institute of California presented its research report on how health insurance affects people living in poverty....
13
Mar
COVID Testing and Vaccination Sites Closing in March
Several COVID-19 testing and vaccination sites in Contra Costa County are closing this month Richmond city officials announced late last week....
24
Jan
Jan. 31 Is Deadline for Signing Up for Health Insurance in California
The open enrollment period for Californians to secure health insurance plans ends Jan. 31. Lower-cost options are available, depending on income....
18
Jun
Medicaid Health Coverage Is Guaranteed, but for How Much Longer?
Medicaid and CHIP coverage has lasted without renewal for most of the pandemic. Ending this provision could disproportionately affect children of color....
20
Mar
Want Vulnerable Californians to Have Healthier Pregnancies? Doulas Say the State Must Pay Up.
Doulas provide support before, during and after birth. The state offered $450 flat to cover their services for low-income pregnant Californians....
22
Feb
California Launches Ambitious Effort to Transform Medi-Cal to ‘Whole Person Care’
California’s first-of-its-kind reform aims to help low-income patients navigate problems like homelessness, poverty and substance abuse that can harm health....
10
Feb
Contra Costa County Considers Health Services Expansion
In a meeting focused on public health, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors considered healthcare funding and approved a new health officer....
19
Jul
‘Am I Really That Sick?’ Healthcare Costs Weigh on Undocumented People
California recently moved to expand Medi-Cal to some undocumented adults, many of whom have long avoided going to the doctor for fear of high expenses....
07
Jun
Agency Encourages Undocumented Californians to Apply for Medi-Cal
With Medi-Cal open to undocumented young adults, the Center for Human Development wants people to know it is safe to apply so they can get preventative care....
08
Aug
Californians Are Dropping Private Insurance to Get Mental Health Treatment
Families, attorneys, judges, therapists and officials agree: Many people with mental illness do better with taxpayer-funded treatment than private insurance....
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