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ITUP Legislative Toolkit -In Home Supportive Services (IHSS)
June 21, 2024
Shirley Lam, MPH, ITUP’s Assistant Director of Policy, delivered a comprehensive overview of the IHSS program. Find her presentation here!
Read MoreUPDATE: California Strategies: Covering California’s Remaining Uninsured and Improving Affordability
October 8, 2018
This updated issue brief analyzes policy proposals advanced in 2018 to move the state closer to universal coverage by focusing on the challenges many Californians face.
Read MoreProposed Federal Rule on Immigrants and Public Charge Fact Sheet
October 3, 2018
The ITUP fact sheet briefly describes existing federal law on public charge and health care programs, the proposed changes, and the impact on immigrants’ access to health care programs in California.
Read MoreFinal Results of the 2017-18 Legislative Session
October 1, 2018
Governor Brown signed into law most of the health bills sent to him by the Legislature this year. This blog summarizes legislation by topics and actions taken by the Governor, Chaptered (signed) or Vetoed.
Read MoreProposed Federal Rule on Immigrants and Public Charge
September 28, 2018
In late September 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a proposed rule to change the factors affecting a “public charge” determination for immigrants to the U.S. The proposed rule represents a dramatic shift in immigration policy and could prevent many low-income immigrants from reuniting with their families in the U.S.
Read MoreCalifornia’s Uninsured Rate is 7.2 Percent, According to New Census Data
September 13, 2018
A new report from the U.S. Census Bureau shows California continued to make progress in reducing the number of uninsured in 2017. Census Bureau figures show that between 2016 and 2017, the number dropped by 47,000, leaving 2.8 million uninsured, or 7.2 percent of the population.
Read MoreHealth Bills Advance to the Governor’s Desk
September 4, 2018
Friday was the deadline for the California Legislature to pass legislation for the 2017-18 legislative cycle. The Assembly and Senate passed the following health bills; the Governor has until September 30 to act on the bills.
Read MoreNew Report Highlights Continued Strength of Community Health Centers Under the Affordable Care Act
September 4, 2018
More than four years into implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), community health centers continue to play a prominent role in connecting consumers with health coverage despite recent federal reductions in ACA advertising funding, diminishing support for navigators, and a shortened open enrollment period.
Read MoreThe Legislature Fails to Advance Coverage for California’s Remaining Uninsured
August 17, 2018
On August 16, 2018, the California Legislature ended 2018 legislative efforts to expand coverage and increase affordability with multiple bills stalling in the Senate and Assembly fiscal committees.
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