Posts Tagged by implementation
Key Health Reform Legislation Before Appropriations Committee
| August 14, 2012 | Posted by Kiwon Yoo under Blog |
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On Monday, the Senate Appropriations Committee considered legislation and heard testimony on several bills that will implement ACA reforms. These include: AB 1461 (Monning) on reforming the individual market: prevents insurers from discriminating against pre-existing conditions, and limits premiums based on age, 3:1 AB 1636 (Monning) on wellness incentives: creates… more
OC Reluctant to Seek Federal Funding for Health Reforms
| March 9, 2012 | Posted by Kiwon Yoo under Blog |
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Orange County’s Board of Supervisors blocked the OC Health Care Agency’s attempt to seek $10 million in federal grants because some board members believe the money is tainted by “Obamacare.” This move bars an application for $40,000 that the agency would use to create a model workplace wellness policy, as… more
Waiver Implementation Update (Oct 2011)
| October 11, 2011 | Posted by Lucien Wulsin under Public Coverage, Waiver Reports |
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The §1115 waiver approved for California on November 1, 2010 provides a bridge and other vital infrastructure to coverage in 2014 and offers immediate support and relief to the financially hard pressed safety net system and the individuals they serve. Local communities face the challenge of implementing three new programs… more
CaliforniACA – June Newsletter
| June 17, 2011 | Posted by Ashley Cohen under Legislation/Policy |
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Since the passage of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), California has taken important steps to implement various provisions of the new legislation. Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) is pleased to offer monthly newsletters aimed to keep policymakers, stakeholders and the media informed of California’s progress in implementing… more
Summary of CA Legislation to Improve ACA
| June 8, 2011 | Posted by Ashley Cohen under Blog |
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Anthony Wright from Health Access recently summarized health-related bills that passed full floor votes in the California Legislature on Friday, June 3. These bills aim to control costs, expand access, guarantee benefits, maximize coverage, and assist small businesses. The following bills have passed either the House or the Senate and… more
Meet the Administration’s Implementation Team
| October 15, 2010 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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You, yes YOU, are cordially invited to an in-person meeting with officials from Governor Schwarzenegger’s Health Care Reform Implementation Task Force on Monday, October 18, at 3:30 PM at the Department of Health Care Services Auditorium in Sacramento. Secretary of California Health and Human Services Agency Kim Belshé and other… more
California Launches State Health Reform Website
| October 11, 2010 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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Last week, the state has launched it’s own health reform website, Healthcare.CA.GOV. The site is intended to inform Californians about: • State activities around health reform implementation; • The in’s and out’s of the federal law; • Details of state implementation legislation; • The Governor’s health care policy priorities; •… more
Secretary Belshé at CPCA’s Annual Conference
| October 8, 2010 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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Yesterday, our friends at the California Primary Care Association (CPCA) held their 2010 annual conference, entitled “Community Clinics and Health Centers: Response, Reform, Resiliency.” Secretary of California Health and Human Services Agency Kim Belshé gave the opening speech at CPCA’s very impressive gathering. Here are some of the major take-aways… more
Guv’s Task Force Call Today at 2:00 pm
| October 5, 2010 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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TODAY: Officials from Governor Schwarzenegger’s Health Reform Implementation Task Force are holding a briefing call on implementation and the Exchange, at 2:00 PM Call No.: (800) 369-1934 Passcode: “Health Exchange” We encourage you to join the call if you’re able. Here’s what we already know of the Governor’s Health Reform… more
Governor’s Health Reform Priorities
| September 15, 2010 | Posted by ITUP under Blog |
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At yesterday’s Covering Kids & Families statewide coalition meeting, Sandra Shewry — on a 7-month contract to the Governor’s office to assist with health reform — gave a presentation on the Administration’s priorities during this first year of health reform implementation. Here’s a synopsis: Governor’s Reform Implementation Priorities • Access… more
