medicaid

‘Why Do We Always Get Hit First?’ Proposed Budget Cuts Target Vulnerable Californians

Samantha Young

Safety-net health care programs that keep low-income Californians out of nursing homes are on the chopping block as Gov. Gavin Newsom and state lawmakers attempt to plug a massive budget deficit caused by the COVID-19 emergency.

Social Media Fears About Lack Of Coverage For Protest Injuries Are Overblown

Michelle Andrews

After some protests over the death of George Floyd resulted in violence, online discussions raised concerns that health plans might deny medical coverage. Although plans do sometimes make exclusions for “illegal acts” or riots, experts say concerns by people who are protesting Floyd’s death may be overstated.

If You’ve Lost Your Health Plan In The COVID Crisis, You’ve Got Options

Julie Appleby

But some of those options, like special enrollment periods, are time-sensitive.

Si perdiste tu seguro de salud por la crisis de COVID-19, tienes opciones

Julie Appleby

Algunos pueden adquirir un seguro de salud bajo ACA apelando a un período especial de inscripción. Otros descubren que pueden aplicar para Medicaid. Hay alternativas pero el tiempo corre.