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ITUP Blog: 2024 Legislative Round Up
October 4, 2024
This year, Governor Newsom signed 84 percent of the bills that crossed his desk by the September 30, 2024, deadline. Here is a round-up of some significant health and health-related bills signed into law and some vetoed (shown in italics).
Read MoreCBO Confirms Devastating Consequences of the House-passed American Health Care Act
May 25, 2017
On May 24, 2017, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released an updated cost estimate for the American Health Care Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives on May 4, 2017, adjusting their analysis for last minute amendments to H.R. 1628. (See ITUP summary of AHCA here.) The March 23, 2017 CBO analysis of a previous […]
Read MoreCalifornia Moves to Protect ACA Consumer Cost-sharing Reductions (CSRs)
May 23, 2017
On May 18, 2017, California and New York led 13 other states and the District of Columbia in filing a motion to intervene in the federal lawsuit affecting payments that reduce out-of-pocket costs for low income individuals enrolled in Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces. Under ACA, individuals and families with incomes below 250 percent of […]
Read MoreU.S. House of Representatives Passes Bill that Will Lead to Millions of Uninsured
May 5, 2017
On May 4, 2017, the United States (U.S.) House of Representatives passed a budget resolution, the American Health Care Act (AHCA) (H.R. 1628), as amended. AHCA passed on a party line vote, 217-213. The AHCA is intended to deliver on the Republican pledge to “repeal and replace” the ACA. Last minute amendments added funding for […]
Read MoreNotes from the Field: California Legislative Hearings Put a Spotlight on the Impact of the ACA
April 3, 2017
Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) recently had the honor of participating in several health reform public hearings held around California. At the invitation of state elected officials, ITUP’s executive director, Deborah Kelch, testified as an independent expert on California’s success in implementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the emerging threats from federal “repeal and replace” efforts.
Read MoreNotes from the Field: Resources
April 3, 2017
PowerPoint Presentations ITUP Testimony Senate Health Committee 3-23-17 ITUP Testimony Assembly Health Committee 3-22-17 ITUP Testimony Senate Health Bakersfield 1-19-17 Senate Hearing Videos Bakersfield Fresno San Diego
Read MoreCovered California November Board Meeting
December 6, 2016
On November 17, 2016, the Covered California Board convened its monthly Board meeting, the first since the presidential election. The Board agenda included expert panels to mark five years since Covered California was established, which were: “National and State Health Care Landscape and Trends” and “Improving Wellness, Population Health, and Consumer Engagement.” In addition to […]
Read More2016 Legislative Wrap-Up
October 11, 2016
At the end of August, the California Legislature adjourned the 2015-2016 legislative session. The Governor had until September 30 to review and consider all bills the Legislature passed and sent to him. This summary highlights key health care bills signed by the Governor, vetoed and those that failed in the Legislature. Bills Signed Into Law […]
Read MoreITUP Announces Dates and Locations for 2016 Regional Workgroups
September 28, 2016
ITUP will be hosting its 2016 series of California regional workgroups from October to December (schedule below). ITUP conducts health-policy research and serves as an independent convener bringing together health care leaders around the state to build common understanding on issues and policies affecting the health of Californians. ITUP regional workgroups facilitate constructive dialogue, problem […]
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