Health CareCalifornia has a lot to lose if Trump slashes Medicaid. Seniors, kids and more could face coverage cutsFebruary 28, 2025Almost 15 million Californians have health care coverage through Medi-Cal, a program that stands to lose billions of dollars if Republicans follow through on proposed cuts.
Health CareFuture of cancer coverage for women federal firefighters uncertain under TrumpFebruary 28, 2025Firefighters celebrated when federal officials moved to expedite workers’ compensation coverage of cancers tied to their jobs. That initial jubilation soured when it became clear that breast, ovarian, cervical, and uterine cancers were excluded.
Health CareState insulin program still has no firm timelineFebruary 19, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiGovernor Gavin Newsom’s program to deliver low-cost insulin is now more than a year behind schedule.
Health CareDeny and delay? California seeks penalties for insurers that repeatedly get it wrongFebruary 19, 2025While insurance denials are on the rise, surveys show few Americans appeal them. Various analyses have found that many who escalate complaints to government regulators successfully get denials overturned.
Health CareTop California Democrats clash over how to rein in drug industry middlemenFebruary 13, 2025State data shows California health plan drug costs have grown by more than 50% since 2017.
State GovernmentReport calls for more data on pregnant and parenting foster youthFebruary 11, 2025 | Megan MyscofskiThe report comes from a short-term residential facility serving foster youth who have children or are expecting. It says better data would result in more services.
