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Covered CA hits familiar rough patch
As a number of state exchanges across the country struggle and fold, Covered California — by far one of the most successful — has begun to experience similar challenges. Dramatic cuts Covered California officials portrayed a slate of new budget
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Bill to mandate vaccinations for day care workers clears State Senate
A measure to require vaccinations for day care center workers has been approved by the California State Senate on a bipartisan 34 to 3 vote. Senate Bill 792 is authored by Senator Tony Mendoza, D-Artesia, and according to the text
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CA vaccination regulations gain more steam
After a fractious debate, the California Senate passed a revised draft of the controversial bill that would largely eliminate the state’s religious and personal belief exemptions for child inoculation. With the bill on a likely track for passage in the Assembly,
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CA Democratic Convention: Lorena Gonzalez leads party into workers’ comp fight
Lorena Gonzalez doesn’t shy away from a fight. After less than two years in the state Assembly, the former San Diego labor organizer has established herself as the state’s leading advocate for workers. Last year, Gonzalez successfully authored legislation to force companies – large
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CA Democratic Convention: Marginalized group challenges party to stand for “health choice”
At this weekend’s state party convention, California Democrats went out of their way to acknowledge marginalized groups and affirm their commitment to a woman’s right to choose. “It’s a lack of respect,” House Minority leader Nancy Pelosi said of why
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Poor in CA whipsawed by disorganized health agencies
Poor people in California — starting with individuals who make less than $16,200 — are eligible for subsidized health care from Medi-Cal. About 12 million people are enrolled in the state program. Individuals who make from $16,200 to about $60,000
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Study: CA hospitals waste money by ignoring ‘big data’
The “Moneyball” phenomenon of using advanced statistical analysis to gain advantage in professional sports has picked up steam over the past dozen years, to the point where it has broadly depressed scoring in baseball, as fielders are positioned precisely based
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Mandated vaccination bill advances
After a surprisingly fierce challenge from anti-vaccine advocates, Sacramento legislators worried about the language of the landmark new vaccination bill have succeeded in crafting a passable draft. As CalWatchdog reported previously, supporters of SB 277 discovered that its original wording
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Covered CA hit with mismanagement charges
With its latest signup extension deadline set to expire at the end of the month, the Covered California exchange has come under fresh scrutiny for mismanagement and persistent problems with implementing Obamacare plans. In recent weeks, attention has focused on the thousands of
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Covered CA adds greater complexity to tax system
Tax time has become even more of a challenge under the Affordable Care Act, and in California, taxpayers have found matters especially difficult. Despite racking up relatively big successes in enrollment and implementation, the Covered California exchange has struggled in
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