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July 30, 2020
COVID-19: Exacerbating Old Barriers for Immigrants
Sarah Grusin Coronavirus, Eligibility & Enrollment, Health Equity, Immigrant Health
The U.S. is home to 22 million noncitizens. Immigration status has been repeatedly identified as a social determinant of health. COVID-19 is taking a disparate toll on immigrants. Immigrants are, and have been, reporting concentrated outbreaks in meat packing plants and among farm workers, poor communication from government actors, feeling…
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May 1, 2020
Streamlining Medicaid Enrollment During COVID-19
Hannah Eichner and Sarah Grusin Coronavirus, Eligibility & Enrollment
During the COVID-19 pandemic, health coverage is more important than ever. States are seeing a surge in Medicaid applications, as individuals who have lost income become eligible for the program. However, documentation and paperwork burdens can pose barriers to Medicaid enrollment— particularly during the pandemic, when it may be…
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April 30, 2020
Leave No Californian Behind: California’s Efforts to Ease Access to Medi-Cal During the Pandemic
Alicia Emanuel Coronavirus, Eligibility & Enrollment
As the number of COVID-19 cases across the country continue to steadily rise, many of us here in California are thankful that Governor Newsom imposed a “shelter in place” order early on. As a result of swift action and a prolonged period of social distancing, California has managed to…
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November 25, 2019
California is Expanding Medi-Cal to All Young Adults Regardless of Immigration Status
Alicia Emanuel california, Eligibility & Enrollment, Health Equity, Immigrant Health, Uncategorized
As of January 1, 2020, California is expanding full-scope Medi-Cal to all young adults up to age 26 regardless of immigration status. Medi-Cal’s Young Adult Expansion builds on the success of SB 75, which expanded Medi-Cal to all children in California. Here in California, we are proud of the…
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October 31, 2019
New Changes to California’s Exchange in 2020 Will Improve Health Coverage
Alicia Emanuel california, Eligibility & Enrollment, Uncategorized
Covered California, the state exchange, is now open again for enrollment, and there are lots of changes on the horizon to be aware of! While federal efforts to dismantle or repeal the Affordable Care Act persist, California advocates and policymakers are working hard to make health insurance more affordable…
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September 30, 2019
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Remember that Latinxs are Still Highest Uninsured in California
Fabiola De Liban california, Eligibility & Enrollment, Health Equity, Immigrant Health, Uncategorized
Latinxs are two times more likely to remain uninsuredLatinxs in California made significant gains following the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The number of California Latinxs who were uninsured decreased by 1.5 million, falling from 23 percent to 12 percent. Nevertheless, the Latinx population continues to be…
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Streamlining Medicaid Enrollment During COVID-19

Leave No Californian Behind: California’s Efforts to Ease Access to Medi-Cal During the Pandemic

California is Expanding Medi-Cal to All Young Adults Regardless of Immigration Status

New Changes to California’s Exchange in 2020 Will Improve Health Coverage

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COVID-19: Exacerbating Old Barriers for Immigrants

Streamlining Medicaid Enrollment During COVID-19

Leave No Californian Behind: California’s Efforts to Ease Access to Medi-Cal During the Pandemic

California is Expanding Medi-Cal to All Young Adults Regardless of Immigration Status

New Changes to California’s Exchange in 2020 Will Improve Health Coverage

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Remember that Latinxs are Still Highest Uninsured in California