SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) — Passions flared Thursday as California’s Democratic legislative supermajority sent a bill to the governor that shifts billions of dollars in “early action” moves to address ...

A proposed California bill could pave the way for undocumented Californians ages 19 and older to once again receive Medi-Cal coverage, beginning Jan. 1, 2027. State Sen. María Elena Durazo and ...

Emery Tahy of San Francisco knows firsthand the struggles of addiction and recovery — a journey that, for him, is intertwined with his experience as a Native American. In his twenties, Tahy landed on ...

Because of federal bill, thousands of Stanislaus residents could suffer loss of food assistance, loss of health coverage and delays in getting care, report says.

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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, ...

An expert Q&A on Medi-Cal, which is California’s version of Medicaid, and other special needs planning considerations for California residents. When planning for individuals with disabilities, it is ...