Author: Claudia Taylor
COVID-19 Resource List and ITUP Update
March 18, 2020
ITUP has been tracking the COVID-19 pandemic since it emerged in late 2019. This pandemic is revealing major challenges and gaps within the United States’ systems of disease prevention and care that particularly affect the uninsured. Staff will be working remotely with full…
Read MoreMedi-Cal Waivers Discussion Guide
October 3, 2019
As noted in the recent ITUP issue brief, Mapping the Future of Medi-Cal, What’s Next? published in March 2019, California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, is at a crossroads as the state navigates the changing federal context, upcoming federal deadlines and daunting system challenges. Among…
Read MoreSnapshot: Remaining Uninsured in California (Updated)
May 15, 2019
According to the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), in the years leading up to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the uninsured rate among Californians under the age of 65 was approximately 16 percent. 1. Implementation of the ACA dramatically reduced the rate of uninsured…
Read MoreNotes from the Field: Behavioral Health in California
February 2, 2019
In 2018, ITUP travelled across California, convening local health leaders to discuss the most pressing community issues. Based on an escalating statewide crisis, ITUP identified behavioral health as a topical focus for regional discussions. In 2017, almost one in five Californians…
Read MoreCovered California Announces 2019 Enrollment
February 1, 2019
Covered California Announces 2019 Enrollment Strong renewal rates but a significant drop in new enrollment signals potential challenges ahead This week, Covered California, California’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, announced the results of the 2019 open enrollment…
Read MoreCovered California Announces 2019 Enrollment
February 1, 2019
This week, Covered California, California’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace, announced the results of the 2019 open enrollment season. Early analysis shows strong renewal rates but a significant drop in new enrollment. This blog highlights potential causes of the drop…
Read MoreGovernor Newsom’s First Budget: Health Care Highlights
January 11, 2019
by Elia Gallardo In his first act as Governor of California, on his first day, Gavin Newsom announced executive actions and budget proposals to expand health coverage and improve affordability, signaling that health care will be one of his top priorities. Governor…
Read MoreGovernor Newsom’s First Budget: Health Care Highlights
January 11, 2019
In his first act as Governor of California, Gavin Newsom announced executive actions and budget proposals to expand health coverage and improve affordability, signaling health care as one of his top priorities. This blog highlights health care items in the Governor's proposed budget.…
Read MoreSummary of 2018 Federal Rulemaking
January 10, 2019
This summary briefly describes key 2018 federal final rules, proposed rules and policy guidance. View Document
Read More2018 Year-In-Review
January 10, 2019
The annual ITUP Year-In-Review chronicles month-by-month important state and federal health policy milestones. View Document
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