Medi-Cal Eligibility Being Reconsidered for Over 150K in Bay Area
About 15.5 million Californians — including over 150,000 people across the Bay Area — will have their Medi-Cal eligibility reconsidered....
16
Aug
14
Aug
COVID Makes a Comeback, But New Vaccines Are Around the Corner
As the U.S. experiences a summer swell of COVID-19 infections, experts say it will remain a threat for many years, but new vaccines should lower the danger....
19
Jul
Benefits of Medi-Cal Coverage Uncertain for Doulas
While policymakers have championed the Medi-Cal Doula Services Benefit, doulas are divided as to the benefit that inclusion in Medi-Cal can offer them....
30
May
Este Atento de un Sobre Amarillo para Prevenir Perder Su Cobertura de Medi-Cal
La cobertura garantizada de Medicaid está por terminar. Debido a que el estado está revisando la elegibilidad de los inscritos a Medi-Cal, varios deben anticipar un sobre de renovación amarillo...
27
May
Strike Averted at LifeLong Medical Clinics as Tentative Agreement Reached
LifeLong workers on Friday announced their plans to strike for two days in June. Then, on Saturday, their union said the strike was off....
16
May
Universal Healthcare Could ‘Save Money and Save Lives’
A physician, a policy maker and a labor relations and healthcare expert on April 20 presented a path to universal healthcare to Contra Costa residents. ...
12
May
Watch Out for Yellow Envelope to Avoid Losing Medi-Cal Coverage
Guaranteed Medicaid coverage is ending. As the state reviews Medi-Cal members eligibility, many should expect to get a yellow renewal packet in the mail....
03
Apr
Increasing Access to Healthcare Reduces Poverty, Policy Group Finds
On March 30, the Public Policy Institute of California presented its research report on how health insurance affects people living in poverty....
24
Mar
Newsom Wants to Change Criminal Justice and Healthcare in California
Change is coming to California’s oldest and most notorious prison and entire criminal justice system, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Wednesday....
20
Feb
Doctors Union Says County Doesn’t Have Enough Doctors
There aren't enough doctors in the Contra Costa health system and the problem will only get worse, says the union representing county doctors and dentists....
24
Jan
Jan. 31 Is Deadline for Signing Up for Health Insurance in California
The open enrollment period for Californians to secure health insurance plans ends Jan. 31. Lower-cost options are available, depending on income....
18
Jun
Medicaid Health Coverage Is Guaranteed, but for How Much Longer?
Medicaid and CHIP coverage has lasted without renewal for most of the pandemic. Ending this provision could disproportionately affect children of color....
20
Mar
Want Vulnerable Californians to Have Healthier Pregnancies? Doulas Say the State Must Pay Up.
Doulas provide support before, during and after birth. The state offered $450 flat to cover their services for low-income pregnant Californians....
22
Feb
California Launches Ambitious Effort to Transform Medi-Cal to ‘Whole Person Care’
California’s first-of-its-kind reform aims to help low-income patients navigate problems like homelessness, poverty and substance abuse that can harm health....
10
Feb
Contra Costa County Considers Health Services Expansion
In a meeting focused on public health, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors considered healthcare funding and approved a new health officer....
