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WEBCalifornia Mandates Coverage For IVF: Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Sunday that requires large health insurance companies to cover in vitro fertilization. Newsom also expanded coverage to LGBTQ+ families. New Law Requires More Notice Of Maternity Ward Closures: Gov. Gavin Newsom this weekend signed a law that will give communities more time to plan for the loss of that service.
What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
WEBJan 26, 2022 — You can also contact a federal “no surprises” help desk at 1-800-985-3059. If you are simply befuddled by medical bills or lack the confidence to contest one on your own, the Health Consumer Alliance is a great resource. Find an office near you by going to www.healthconsumer.org or calling 1-888-804-3536.
Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons
WEBOct 26, 2020 — The appointment may be through your in-network provider or a telehealth company your insurer contracts with, such as Teladoc, Doctor On Demand or MD Live. You can also contact one of those companies directly for a medical consultation if you don’t have insurance, and pay between $75 and $82 for a regular doctor visit.
A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance - California Healthline
WEBNov 22, 2023 — In 2023, a 60-year-old man buying a $165,000 policy would typically pay about $2,585 annually for a policy that grew at 3% a year to take inflation into account, according to a survey by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, a nonprofit that tracks insurance rates. A woman of the …
Medi-Cal Enrollees: Here’s How to Verify Your Eligibility
WEBMay 5, 2023 — Help is available. You can call or visit your local Medi-Cal office to update your personal information or ask for assistance. The Department of Health Care Services (www.dhcs.ca.gov) lists on its website all county Medi-Cal agencies, with addresses, phone numbers, and links. You can also call Medi-Cal’s help line (800-541-5555).
WEBMedi-Cal Choice Form. P.O. Box 989009 • W. Sacramento, CA 95798-9850 Use this form to join or change plans. For help, call 1-800-430-4263. Please print. Fill in the ovals to indicate your choice. Head of Household Name (First Name) Last Name. Home Address (House Number, Street Name, Apartment Number) City 5) Zip Code.
California Is Poised to Protect Workers From Extreme Heat — …
WEBJan 2, 2024 — As the climate warms and the threat of extreme heat spreads, California is poised to protect people who work in poorly ventilated warehouses, steamy restaurant kitchens, and other indoor job sites where temperatures can soar to potentially dangerous levels. The state has had heat standards on the books for …
Beyond Insulin: Medi-Cal Expands Patient Access to Diabetes …
WEBNov 16, 2023 — Before these changes, Medi-Cal recipients had a harder time securing medication and supplies than people with private insurance, Murdock said. “Diabetes is a really heartbreaking and costly disease, and to take care of themselves, people with diabetes need easy access to insulin, but also the supplies to …
Dads Drive Growth in California’s Paid Family Leave Program
WEBOct 27, 2023 — About 119,300 California men took paid family leave for bonding in the state’s fiscal year that ended at the end of June, up by 19%, or nearly 20,000, from 2020, according to California’s Employment Development Department. The number of women taking state leave for bonding has held relatively steady at roughly 150,000 since 2019.
What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Paxlovid
WEBJan 18, 2023 — In patients 65 and older, most of whom had been vaccinated or previously had covid, hospitalizations were reduced by 73% and deaths by 79%. Still, several factors have obstructed Paxlovid’s use among older adults, including doctors’ concerns about drug interactions and patients’ concerns about possible “rebound” infections and side ...