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Predicting the COVID-19 Medi-Cal Enrollment Surge
June 5 2020
Pre-pandemic health coverage patterns in the industries hit hardest by the current downturn can help gauge how Medi-Cal enrollment might increase due to COVID-19.
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Voting Matters to Most Californians, but Many Don’t Show Up
March 3 2020
In California, belief in the importance of voting in the 2020 elections is overwhelming, but the electorate needs to grow to fully represent the state’s diversity.
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Medi-Cal Expansion for Undocumented Seniors
February 21 2020
A proposed expansion of Medi-Cal would boost access to health services, including preventive care and disease management, for eligible undocumented seniors.
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Improving Equity in Mental Health Services
December 12 2019
Although the share of Californians without health coverage has declined substantially, many challenges remain to ensure that coverage translates into access, particularly in the area of mental health.
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Health Care Access for California’s Immigrants
May 22 2019
Governor Newsom wants to extend Medi-Cal access to low-income young adults up to age 26 regardless of immigration status, a proposal with strong public support.
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