event Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants Nov 10, 2015 About the ProgramCalifornia's undocumented population makes up a sizable share of California residents without health insurance. Half would likely qualify for full Medi-Cal benefits should coverage be extended. PPIC researchers Iwunze Ugo and Shannon McConville will provide a look at new estimates of the size and income levels of this population across California regions. Please register in advance. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Statewide Survey: Californians and the Future Dec 2, 2014 About the ProgramPPIC's latest survey looks at Californians' views of the future of their state—both near– and long–term. It touches on the post–election landscape, including the state budget and water policy. It also examines opinions on tax extensions, health care, higher education, and climate change. PPIC associate survey director Dean Bonner will highlight the findings, followed by a wide-ranging panel discussion on the most pressing issues facing the Golden State. The survey was funded by the Blue Shield of California Foundation, the California Postsecondary Education Commission Foundation, The San Francisco Foundation, and the S. D. Bechtel, Jr. Foundation.
event Child Poverty and the Social Safety Net in California Sep 30, 2014 About the Program More than one in five California children live in poverty, and many more would be poor without the social safety net. The rate of poverty varies widely by region. PPIC researcher Sarah Bohn will describe the factors that contribute to these regional differences in child poverty. SPEAKER Sarah Bohn, research fellow, PPIC
event Health Workforce Needs in California Sep 19, 2014 About the Program Already a large part of California’s economy, the state’s health workforce will need to grow significantly over the next decade to keep up with a growing—and aging—population. PPIC researcher Shannon McConville will present new findings about California’s health workforce needs. A panel of experts will then discuss how the state can increase the number of health care workers and offer career opportunities to a diverse group of Californians. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event Health Care for California’s Jail Population Jun 19, 2014 About the Program Now that the Affordable Care Act has expanded Medi-Cal eligibility, California’s county jail systems could become enrollment sites for their high-need, hard-to-reach populations. PPIC researcher Mia Bird will discuss the role of jail systems as health care providers and the potential benefits of enrolling inmates in health insurance coverage. SPEAKER Mia Bird, research fellow, PPIC
event Health Care Reform in California May 19, 2014 About the Program Now that open enrollment has ended, the focus is on costs and benefits of federal health care reform. What does the early data tell us? Please join us for a wide-ranging panel discussion about California's implementation of health care reform. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited. Lunch will be provided.
event The California Poverty Measure: A New Look at the Social Safety Net Oct 1, 2013 About the Program How many Californians are poor, and how effectively does the social safety net address need? Research fellow Caroline Danielson introduces a new measure that reassesses the depth and breadth of economic hardship and highlights the impact of programs that alleviate poverty in California. This research is supported with funding from The Walter S. Johnson Foundation. SPEAKER Caroline Danielson, research fellow, PPIC
event The James Irvine Foundation Briefing SeriesThe Future of Health Care in California Mar 13, 2013
event The James Irvine Foundation Briefing SeriesAccess to the Health Care Safety Net in California Nov 1, 2012
