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.

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 ...

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 ...

California health care advocates, labor unions and progressive lawmakers are urging the governor and the Legislature to find new money to fund medical care and other social services for millions of ...

Cal’s incoming transfers are ranked as the 13th-best in the country by 247 Sports, while On3 ranks the Golden Bears 19th overall when comparing the transfers coming in with the transfer leaving. These ...

Federal changes to Medicaid, called Medi-Cal in California, could add up to a nine-figure problem for San Diego medical providers. The most significant immediate change arrived Jan. 1 with the ...

Starting this year, some Medi-Cal patients may notice changes when picking up prescriptions or over-the-counter items at the pharmacy. KPBS health reporter Heidi de Marco explains what’s different and ...

(The Center Square) - Many illegal immigrants in California will become ineligible for Medi-Cal coverage in the new year, according to new guidance from state officials.The Department of Health Care ...

Over half a million Californians could lose access to the hugely popular GLP-1 weight loss drugs starting Jan. 1, 2026, after the state government decided to deny some Medi-Cal coverage for the ...