When you’re healthy, talking about medical insurance can be boring. But when you’re sick, have an injury, or are managing a chronic health condition, access to quality medical care becomes essential.

Recent media coverage has suggested that people enrolled in both Medicare and Medi-Cal — referred to as dually eligible individuals — have limited options for their Medicare coverage. That claim is ...

Tooth decay is one of the prevalent chronic diseases affecting thousands of children in California. Yet still, preventive measures here do not provide equal coverage for all. The latest data revealed ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Federal cuts could strip about 1.2 million Californians of Medi-Cal coverage, with health experts warning the ...

The Santa Barbara Independent republishes stories from CalMatters.org on state and local issues impacting readers in Santa Barbara County. California health care advocates, labor unions and ...

(The Center Square) — The cost of providing Medi-Cal to each illegal immigrant beneficiary is rising 10-15% per year, according to a new report from the state-funded Legislative Analyst’s Office. This ...

(The Center Square) – California officials told the Assembly Health Committee Tuesday that under the governor’s budget proposal, the state will not be able to make up the loss of federal money cut ...