blog post Undocumented Immigrants and Health Care By Shannon McConville Dec 17, 2014 President Obama’s recent immigration order may result in access to insurance coverage and health care for undocumented immigrants in California.
blog post Expanding Health Insurance—to Jail Inmates By David Lesher Jun 20, 2014 At a recent event, PPIC researchers Mia Bird and Shannon McConville discussed how the federal Affordable Care Act provides an opportunity to help to lower costs and improve health conditions in local jails.
blog post The Digital Divide Has Narrowed but Still Affects California’s Children By Paulette Cha, Niu Gao Aug 10, 2021 California has made progress over the past year, but many children—particularly those in low-income families—still lag behind their peers in technology access.
Report Rethinking the State-Local Relationship: Health Care By Shannon McConville, Kimberly Belshé Feb 12, 2013 The federal Affordable Care Act will transform California’s health care safety net. It could also affect California’s long-standing division of responsibilities between state and local governments. This report outlines key issues that state policymakers will need to consider as they grapple with the costs and opportunities of health care reform.
blog post Health Insurance for the Undocumented By Laura Hill, Shannon McConville Jun 1, 2015 There may be two opportunities for California’s undocumented population to gain access to health coverage.
blog post Health Care Reform in California: An Update By Laurel Beck Nov 14, 2014 Beginning tomorrow, many Californians will be able to enroll in or switch health insurance plans through the state’s insurance exchange.
Report Health Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants: An Update By Paulette Cha, Shannon McConville Jun 23, 2021 COVID-19 has revealed how gaps in health care coverage among immigrants can put the health of entire communities at risk. This report updates findings on the ways undocumented Californians connect with the health care system to inform policy discussions around providing affordable health insurance for all.
press release Health Care: Most Oppose House Bill, Favor Single-Payer Plan—Unless It Raises Taxes May 31, 2017
page PPIC Events Apr 30, 2017 Our events feature viewpoints across the political spectrum, promoting constructive, thoughtful, and respectful dialogue on the issues that matter most to California.
blog post Video: Health Conditions and Health Care among California’s Undocumented Immigrants By Stephanie Barton Nov 10, 2023 As the state prepares to expand Medi-Cal to all low-income Californians regardless of immigration status, a new PPIC report looks at how undocumented patients use community clinic services. Researcher Shalini Mustala discusses this report’s key findings, and researcher Paulette Cha moderates a panel discussion on lessons learned from recent Medi-Cal expansions.
