Monthly Archives: February 2011
Thoughts on Florida Case Ruling
| February 28, 2011 | Posted by Lucien Wulsin under Blog, Federal, Legislation/Policy |
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When I went to law school in the 60’s and later when I tried several constitutional law cases in the 70’s and early 80’s, Judge Vinson’s recent decision would have been unthinkable. I have a very hard time imagining the United States Constitution has changed much in the last forty… more
Update on PCIP Enrollment
| February 23, 2011 | Posted by Ashley Cohen under Blog |
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The most recent reporting on Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) enrollment shows that 1,352 Californians have successfully enrolled (24,100 capacity) and 12,437 have enrolled nationwide (375,000 capacity). PCIP is a temporary health plan for the high-risk, medically uninsurable. This low enrollment contradicts initial eligibility estimates, which found that as many… more
The Recession’s Double-Edged Sword
| February 23, 2011 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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The real irony, tragedy in fact, of major downturns in the economy is that the impact is felt by our most vulnerable populations not once, but twice. First, it is the working-poor and those employed in the lowest social-economic strata that most feel the effects of recessions. They are the… more
Update on PCIP Enrollment
| February 23, 2011 | Posted by Ashley Cohen under Blog |
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The most recent reporting on Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan (PCIP) enrollment shows that 1,352 Californians have successfully enrolled (24,100 capacity) and 12,437 have enrolled nationwide (375,000 capacity). PCIP is a temporary health plan for the high-risk, medically uninsurable. This low enrollment contradicts initial eligibility estimates, which found that as many… more
Think’n Integrat’n
| February 22, 2011 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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In addition to the work we at ITUP are doing as part of our Safety Net Integration Workgroup, there are dozens of other professionals and practitioners that are doing great thinking, producing important research and convening topical events on issues related to the role and potential of the safety net… more
Health Reform Event in Sacramento on Thursday
| February 20, 2011 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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This Thursday, Feb. 24th, HHS Region IX, the Department of Managed Health Care, MRMIB, and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner are convening an important policy briefing. Senior Administration Officials from D.C. and Sacramento will be providing information on and insights into two new federal programs initiated by the ACA:… more
Legislature Takes Action on the Budget
| February 18, 2011 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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Both the Senate and Assembly Budget Committees met this week and voted on many of the Governor’s budget proposals, including most of the health care related policies. The Senate On Wednesday, the Senate Budget & Fiscal Review Committee voted to affirm many of Governor Brown’s cuts to the Medi-Cal program… more
LAO Provides Alternative Actions to Balance Budget
| February 17, 2011 | Posted by Kiwon Yoo under Blog |
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At the request of Senator Mark Leno (D-San Francisco), the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO) identified possible budget cuts, including $1.2 billion to health and human services programs, to address the state budget deficit without additional tax revenue. In the event that California lawmakers and voters reject Governor Jerry Brown’s proposed… more
More Conference Materials Available
| February 17, 2011 | Posted by Ashley Cohen under Blog |
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PowerPoints and handouts from ITUP’s February 2nd conference are now available for download at our conference site. Audios and photographs will be available shortly. Please email info@itup.org with any questions. Also…save the date! ITUP’s 2012 conference will be held at the Sacramento Convention Center on Tuesday, February 7th. more
Early Innovator Grants Awarded
| February 16, 2011 | Posted by Ashley Cohen under Blog |
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Earlier today, DHHS announced that seven states will receive the “Early Innovator” grants to establish efficient and consumer-friendly information technology (IT) for the Exchange. The systems these states develop will serve as models for other states. You might remember that back in November, California was considering applying for one of… more
