The California State Budget for 2017-18 which was approved by the Legislature on June 15th invests in the long-term health and well-being of all residents despite severe uncertainty at the federal level. Specific investments include: Adult Medi-Cal benefits: Beginning...
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California’s Sweetened Beverage Tax: A Health Impact Assessment
The "California’s Sweetened Beverage Tax: A Health Impact Assessment" reports on results of a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) that looked at SB 622 which would have imposed a one cent per fluid ounce tax on every distributor of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs)...
CA Budget Revision: Newly Qualified Immigrants (NQI) Affordability and Benefit Program ELIMINATED!
The California state budget May Revision was released today! We are still in the process of reviewing the document but wanted to provide you with an update on the Newly Qualified Immigrants (NQI) Affordability and Benefit Program. This is an issue that collectively...
Public Health Coverage for Immigrants in California
This report offers a summary of recent and upcoming changes in public policy that impacts how immigrant communities access health coverage in California. The report also offers user-friendly recommendations for each policy that health coverage educators, enrollers or...
Knocking on Medi-Cal’s Door: The First Year of Medicaid Expansion in California
This report assesses California's efforts to widen the doorway to Medicaid coverage by reaching out to, enrolling and retaining low-income people of color and Limited English Proficient communities in the Medi-Cal program. Using key informant interviews and secondary...
On the Path to Enrollment
Millions of Californians will be newly eligible for health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act starting January 1, 2014. Many will need help understanding, accessing, and using these benefits. This report provides information about the outreach,...
Bridging the Health Divide: Designing the Navigator System in California
This report details over a dozen recommendations for building a robust and consumer-friendly Navigator program in California. It provides an overview of the enrollment demands the state will face in 2014 and explores effective strategies for ensuring that as many...
Policy Framework for Outreach, Enrollment, Retention & Utilization for Healthcare Coverage in California
This report describes the experiences and successes of local programs, such as Children's Health Initiatives, in providing health coverage to all children and families throughout California. (May 2006)