Uncovered California

This project results from an innovative reporting venture – the USC Center for Health Journalism News Collaborative – which involves print and broadcast outlets across California, all reporting together on the state’s uninsured.

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This project results from an innovative reporting venture — the USC Center for Health Journalism News Collaborative — which involves print and broadcast outlets across California, all reporting together on the state’s uninsured.

Outlets include newspapers from the McClatchy Corp., Gannett Co., Southern California News Group, and La Opinion, as well as broadcasters at Univision and Capital Public Radio.

Courtesy / Fatima Garcia

Health Care

Undocumented Seniors Have Tenuous Chance At Needed Health Care As Coverage Debate Reaches A Head

June 6, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Three proposals addressing Medi-Cal expansion to undocumented immigrants are up for debate this week. The latest includes seniors, which are a small but high-need slice of the state’s undocumented population.

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State Lawmakers Debate Medi-Cal Coverage For Undocumented Californians

June 5, 2019 | Cody Drabble

CapRadio healthcare reporter Sammy Caiola is tracking proposals to provide Medi-Cal coverage to undocumented Californians. She updates Insight on the latest moves by state lawmakers.

Craig Kohlruss / Fresno Bee

Health Care

Uninsured Small Businesses Hope For Affordable Health Care Under California Governor

May 30, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Many California entrepreneurs struggle to pay for insurance. But they could get a boost under Gov. Gavin Newsom’s latest proposals.

Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

Health Care

The Waiting Game: When Hospitals Say No, Where Can Uninsured Patients Find Surgery?

May 23, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

County health programs and federally funded community clinics generally make up the safety net for people without insurance. But when an ailment requires surgery or other complex treatment, patients are forced to get creative or wait it out.

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Health Care

Health Care Plans For Undocumented Californians May Be Scaled Back

May 16, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

State lawmakers could be scaling back proposals to expand Medi-Cal coverage to all Californians regardless of immigration status, after a Senate budget subcommittee approved funding for only undocumented young adults and seniors.

Andrew Nixon / Capital Public Radio

Health Care

Newsom’s Latest Health Care Proposal Includes More Help For Covered California Consumers, Less Money For The Undocumented

May 9, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

Gov. Gavin Newsom says he’s committed to universal health care goals, but some advocates say his revised budget proposal falls short, particularly for the undocumented.

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