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This legislative update from Sacramento appears every Friday. It is adapted from California Healthline, a news digest reporting on health care policy and politics that is sponsored by the California HealthCare Foundation. For a free subscription to the complete news digest and a podcast of the weekly legislative update, register now.
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Medi-Cal Cuts Win OK From Superior Court
(Fri, 26 Jun 2009)
A superior court judge ruled that the state did not act improperly when the Legislature and Gov. Schwarzenegger approved eliminating some Medi-Cal benefits. The case had sought to block the cuts at federally qualified health centers and rural health centers.
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Californians' Support for Reform Tops 70%
(Fri, 19 Jun 2009)
A new Field Poll found bipartisan support for health reform but sharp differences in how to pay for it. Majorities of Democrats and Independents are ready to pay higher taxes to cover health reform, but Republicans are strongly opposed.
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Senate Democrats Aim to Save Services
(Fri, 12 Jun 2009)
This week Senate Democrats outlined a plan that would avoid eliminating Healthy Families and social services programs. The governor dismissed the proposal as "irresponsible."
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Senate Leader Backs Kids' Health Coverage
(Fri, 05 Jun 2009)
Senate leader Darrell Steinberg donated $75,000 to a new group considering a 2010 ballot measure aimed at securing health insurance coverage for all California kids. Steinberg highlighted the issue as one of his legislative priorities.
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Pressure Is On for Quick Budget Action
(Fri, 29 May 2009)
State officials have warned California legislators that the state won't be able to make some payments if they do not reach a budget deal expeditiously.
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