- September 13, 2017
How CHIP Plays an Important Role in California’s Medi-Cal Program
Alicia EmanuelThis post is part of Health Advocate Blog series about the importance of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)…
- November 21, 2017
Senate Republicans latest effort to accomplish a “Sneaky Repeal” of the Affordable Care Act will Further Harm California Consumers
Kimberly LewisUnder the Affordable Care Act (ACA), California has seen the largest coverage gains of any state and early indicators…
- October 25, 2017
While Trump Ends CSR Payments Covered California Attempts to Protect Consumers
Alicia EmanuelPresident Trump abruptly decided on Oct. 13 to stop paying the Affordable Care Act's cost-sharing reduction (CSR) payments.CSRs are…
- September 5, 2019
Lessons from California: Expanding Access to Medication Abortion on College Campuses
Fabiola De LibanThis blog was co-authored by legal intern Mason BettencourtMedication abortion is a safe and legal abortion method with an…
- August 2, 2017
Medi-Cal Cuts Will Harm Pregnant Women in California
Amy ChenThis post is part 11 of our 12-part “Protect Medi-Cal Funding” series. Medi-Cal provides a long-term investment that helps…
- May 19, 2017
Medi-Cal Cuts Will Harm Health Care for Women in California
Amy ChenThis post is part 2 of our 12-part “Protect Medi-Cal Funding” series. Medi-Cal provides a long-term investment that helps…
- December 22, 2020
Medi-Cal Will Help Low-Income Californians Weather the COVID-19 Pandemic and the Economic Fall Out
Alicia EmanuelNow is a particularly perilous time in the COVID-19 pandemic. Winter is here and we will all be forced…
- May 31, 2018
Despite Trump’s Health Care Sabotage, California is Fighting to Protect Access to Essential Health Benefits
Héctor Hernández-DelgadoThe Trump administration issued the Notice of Benefits and Payment Parameters Final Rule for 2019 (HHS 2019 Final Rule),…
- April 12, 2019
Certain Covered California Enrollees May Soon Lose Financial Help Paying for Their Health Coverage
Alicia EmanuelMore than 1.1 million low-income individuals and families enrolled in Covered California receive financial assistance - called "Advanced Premium…
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