Fact Sheet Census-Related Funding in California By Patrick Murphy, Caroline Danielson Sep 21, 2018 The census plays a role in determining federal funding levels for a broad range of state programs. An accurate count in 2020 can help California provide services to populations in need.
blog post Emergency Departments and the Affordable Care Act By Shannon McConville Jun 27, 2018 Frequent visits to the emergency department can mean patients have few medical care options. Under the ACA, frequent emergency department use fell for Medi-Cal patients.
blog post Expanding Health Care Coverage for Undocumented Immigrants By Shannon McConville Apr 4, 2018 California lawmakers are supporting incremental policy measures to expand health care coverage to all income-eligible residents, regardless of immigration status.
blog post Health Care and California’s Undocumented Immigrants By Shannon McConville Feb 25, 2014 Despite California’s embrace of federal health care reform, millions of Californians are expected to remain uninsured even five years from now. Undocumented immigrants are likely to be a large share of this uninsured group because they are excluded from coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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.
