California Legislature Passes Strict School Vaccine Bill
June 29, 2015 | Katie Orr
A bill mandating vaccines for most California school children is headed to Governor Jerry Brown’s desk.
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Covered California Welcomes ACA Ruling
June 25, 2015 | Katie Orr
Covered California is welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court ruling upholding federal subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
California Vaccine Bill Clears Major Legislative Hurdle
June 25, 2015 | Katie Orr
A bill mandating vaccinations for nearly all California school children drew passionate debate on the state Assembly floor.
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Davis Police Warn Parents About Teens Abusing Cough Medicine
June 25, 2015
(AP) - Davis Police are warning parents about an over-the-counter cold medicine that's been used recreationally by area teens.
Supreme Court Rules Obamacare Subsidies Are Legal
June 25, 2015
The Supreme Court Thursday handed the Obama administration a major victory on health care, ruling 6-3 that nationwide subsidies called for in the Affordable Care Act are legal.
Vote On California Right-To-Die Bill Delayed As Support Lags
June 24, 2015
(AP) - A California lawmaker who wants to allow terminally ill patients to take life-ending drugs is postponing a vote on the contentious legislation as support lags.
California Must Change Tax Or Face Losing Billions
June 22, 2015 | Katie Orr
California’s Managed Care Organization tax is a federal revenue source that’s expected to bring in over $1 billion in the coming year. But the federal government says it must be changed. And that could affect consumers.
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Advocates for Developmentally Disabled Furious Over Budget
June 17, 2015 | Katie Orr
Advocates for the developmentally disabled are furious after being left out of this year’s California budget deal. They held a tense rally at the Capitol Wednesday.
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California Extends Health Care To Undocumented Children
June 16, 2015 | Katie Orr
Thousands of undocumented children living in California will be able to sign-up for health care coverage beginning next spring. The new program is part of a state budget deal announced Tuesday.
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Audit Finds Problems With Medi-Cal Managed Care System
June 16, 2015 | Katie Orr
An audit of the department that oversees Medi-Cal found inaccurate health plan information, thousands of unanswered calls and a lack of oversight.
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