The last few days have brought more uncertainty and chaos in the health policy realm. President Trump signed an Executive Order on Thursday, October 12, 2017 allowing insurers to sell policies at a lower cost that will not have the same protections as plans under the...
This Tuesday, August 1, Covered California released the proposed rates for the 2018 individual market. It is estimated that rates will increase by an average of 12.5% across the state to keep the states’ individual market stable. Covered California adopted a policy...
This report seeks to inform the current and ongoing dialogue about the impact Community Health Workers (CHW) have had, and will continue to have on the healthcare system, particularly among vulnerable communities who experience disproportionate health disparities,...
To prepare stakeholders for upcoming changes to the Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) designation, this report reviews the program, the benefits of HPSA designation, the designation process, and efforts to revise existing methodology. It offers preliminary...
For over a decade, the Los Angeles Department of Public Health Children’s Health Outreach Initiative (CHOI) has contracted with a cadre of community-based, clinic and school entities with funding from First 5 LA to provide Los Angeles County residents with...
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...
Dear Friend, The year 2016 is one filled with hope for Community Health Councils and the communities we serve. The Board of Directors is excited to announce the naming of Veronica Flores as CHC's Chief Executive Officer. Veronica was appointed as the Interim CEO in...
Summary of the CKF Regional Enrollment Meetings that included updates on Covered CA, Medi-Cal and Immigration and Health. The report also includes an analysis of the current barriers that CECs face with Medi-Cal and Covered CA and recommendations.
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...
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,...