Health Care

Universal Coverage Committee Looks To Other States' Single Payer Plans For Lessons

December 11, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

For their second public hearing, the California Assembly's committee on universal health coverage is pulling in a geographically diverse panel of experts, including Peter Shumlin - architect of Vermont's failed single payer plan.

Health Care

Will Federal CHIP Coverage Continue For California Kids?

October 10, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Last month, Congress missed the deadline to renew the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. California families are wondering what comes next.

Health Care

California Sues Trump Over Roll-Back Of Birth Control Rules

October 7, 2017

(AP) - California is suing the Trump administration for allowing more employers to opt out of providing no-cost birth control to women by claiming moral or religious objections.

Health Care

Covered California To Add Surcharge To Silver Plans

October 5, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

When open enrollment begins Nov. 1, some Covered California silver tier shoppers will see a price jump.

State Government

Bernie Sanders Blasts GOP Health Plan At SF Rally

September 22, 2017 | Chris Nichols

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted the current GOP health care proposal during a rally in San Francisco on Friday, saying it would cause millions of Californians to lose their health care coverage.

Health Care

Covered California For Small Business Remains Immune To Market Uncertainty

September 11, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Premium rates for Covered California's small business sector will increase slightly, but not nearly as much as the individual market.

Health Care

Covered California Delays Premium Rates Release, Citing ACA Concerns

July 18, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Insurance rates for Covered California insurance plans were supposed to be released this month, but officials are holding off until August due to continued uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act.

Health Care

CA Dems Criticize U.S. Senate Health Bill

June 27, 2017 | Sally Schilling

California's leading Democrats are urging their Republican colleagues to vote down the U.S. Senate health care bill.

Nevada Gov. Sandoval Opposes GOP Health Bill

May 5, 2017

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval says he remains opposed to a GOP congressional plan to repeal or replace many provisions of the Affordable Care Act.

Jimmy Kimmel Opens Up About His Newborn Son's Heart Surgery And Praises Obamacare

May 2, 2017

"Before 2014, if you were born with congenital heart disease like my son was," Kimmel said in an emotional monologue, "there was a good chance you'd never be able to get health insurance."