- February 28, 2020
Maternal Mental Health Care is Critical to Reducing Racial Disparities
Depression in pregnant women has increased by seven times from 2000 to 2015. Here in California, about one in…
- November 25, 2019
California is Expanding Medi-Cal to All Young Adults Regardless of Immigration Status
As of January 1, 2020, California is expanding full-scope Medi-Cal to all young adults up to age 26 regardless…
- September 30, 2019
As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Remember that Latinxs are Still Highest Uninsured in California
Latinxs are two times more likely to remain uninsuredLatinxs in California made significant gains following the enactment of the…
- August 26, 2019
Women are Dying in Childbirth: Doulas are Part of the Solution
Women are dying from pregnancy related complications in the U.S. at a higher rate than any other developed country.…
- August 7, 2019
New Proposals for Public Charge and Housing Assistance Threaten the Health and Well-Being of Immigrant Families
This blog post was co-authored by legal intern Courtney Mendoza . Last fall, the Department of Homeland Security received comments…
- July 31, 2019
Exceptions to Network Adequacy Rules May Exacerbate Health Disparities in Medi-Cal Managed Care
This blog post was co-authored by legal intern Mason Bettencourt. Analysis of Medi-Cal Alternative Access Standards and maps were…
- June 28, 2019
Calif., Leader in Protecting LGBTQ Health Care Rights, But Trump Administration Continues to Threaten Those Rights
During this Pride Month, California is a proud leader in protecting LGBTQ residents from discrimination in health care.Indeed, California has…
- June 7, 2019
HUD Proposes Rule to Permit Homeless Shelters to Deny Access to Transgender Youth
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on May 22 a forthcoming rule change that would…
- May 28, 2019
Administration’s Proposed Regulation Change to ACA’s Nondiscrimination Provision Would Rollback Civil and Health Rights Progress
Opening the door to discrimination in our health care system is no way to ensure equal access to vital…
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