Healthcare has always been a deeply personal topic, but in California, it's also a political one. Whether you’ve relied on Medicaid, also called Medi-Cal for years or you’re only just learning what ...

Alameda Health System is urging community members to apply for, or double-check, their current status for Medi-Cal no later ...

In a significant policy shift, California's Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed the reintroduction of an asset test for Medi-Cal eligibility, potentially impacting millions of residents. This proposal ...

Affordability of health care is a priority feature that every Californian seeks, particularly the under-resourced community. The task of how to apply for Medi‑Cal in California may appear challenging, ...

In the unfolding war between the California and federal governments, the state has a major vulnerability: its reliance on federal healthcare funds. This year’s enacted budget includes over $120 ...

The work requirement is the first to be imposed nationwide in the six-decade history of Medicaid, the program that provides free and subsidized health insurance to disabled and low-income Americans ...

Federal changes to Medicaid, called Medi-Cal in California, could add up to a nine-figure problem for San Diego medical ...

With the restoration of the Medi-Cal eligibility asset test on Jan. 1, 2026 (back to where it existed in July 2022), some people may want to consider whether to include specific gifting provisions in ...

Dr. Mark Ghaly speaks during a COVID-19 news conference on Feb. 27, 2020, in Sacramento, while serving as secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency. Ghaly will co-chair a new ...

Open enrollment in the new plan begins Oct. 15. Only Gold Coast and Kaiser can sell the new Medi-Medi plans in the county. A $1.1 billion public health plan that provides Medi-Cal health insurance to ...