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California Health Care: Panel 1, Impact of H.R. 1, has begun. Speakers: @benavey, @WellSpaceHealth; Tam Ma, UC Office of the President; Katie Rodriguez, @CAPHSystems; Christine Smith, @healthaccess; Josh Stehlik, @CALimmigrant - moderated by Rich Ehisen, Capitol Weekly
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"As a mom when my child is sick, my question is: how do we get them to the doctor? It's not, did we meet work requirements, did we fill out our applications, are we exempt, where's the right paperwork."
—Our @cmarysmith on impacts of federal health care cuts for Californians
ALT A woman holding a microphone and speaking, in front of a step and repeat wall for the University of California Student and Policy Center
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"If you relied on an inaccurate provider directory, you won't be held responsible and have to pay out of pocket, because it should have been accurate in the first place," Robles emphasized.
@CAgovernor help patients get the care they need! Sign #AB280
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Private equity and monopolies drive up the cost of health care. 📈💸
Skyrocketing costs then eat into workers’ wages, force patients to delay treatment and put consumers in crushing medical debt. ❤️🩹
@cagovernor, sign #AB1776, the COMPETE Act!
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Health Access CA retweeted
In 2013, a fire truck cost $500,000.00.
In 2023, the same truck cost $1,000,000.00.
Why? Private Equity and giant corporations took control of the industry and jacked up prices.
We can't let corporate greed make our communities less safe. @CAgovernor Sign AB 1776, the COMPETE Act!
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New federal public charge rules take effect Sept 18.
Officers may now consider many more benefits, including Medi-Cal.
Two things that have NOT changed: → Using a benefit ≠ automatic denial → Public charge doesn't change who qualifies for Medi-Cal
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ALT PUBLIC CHARGE 101 New federal rules start SEPTEMBER 18, 2026 WHAT IT IS: An assessment immigration officers make when someone applies for a green card. It does not apply to everyone. WHAT CHANGED BEFORE: officers could consider 2 types of benefits NOW: they may consider MANY including Medi-Cal Family members' benefit use may count too. We encourage you to seek legal advice before making decisions about your coverage.
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“It is not our goal to bankrupt a small rural hospital,” said our lobbyist Beth Capell. “But we are interested in penalties that will help to convince large, wealthy health systems and insurers that the state of California is serious about slowing the growth of healthcare costs.”
New penalties can fine hospitals and insurers up to 125% of their overspending, with enforcement starting as early as 2028. cal.news/4yG04sH
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ALT Medical personnel working in the Emergency Room unit in the Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital in Hollister on March 30, 2023. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local
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Health Access CA retweeted
The State Department, DHS, HHS, and other federal agencies have all taken recent actions threatening millions in immigrant families. Use our tracker to stay on top of this rapidly changing landscape. pifcoalition.org/resources/t…
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Health Access CA retweeted
We are excited to see that this bill that we have supported is moving forward! We have long fought for everyone to have access to clear, accurate information on provider pricing and this is a big step forward for Californians.
As of today, #AB280 (@AsmAguiarCurry) is out of the #CALeg and on to @CAGovernor's desk.🎉
For years, we've worked on legislation to help Californians find the care they need, when they need it. We're thrilled to see this important bill come so far! health-access.org/ab280-2026…
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As of today, #AB280 (@AsmAguiarCurry) is out of the #CALeg and on to @CAGovernor's desk.🎉
For years, we've worked on legislation to help Californians find the care they need, when they need it. We're thrilled to see this important bill come so far! health-access.org/ab280-2026…
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On 8/26/26, California’s Office of Healthcare Affordability Board will look at proposals designed to reduce cost of #HealthCare. Chris Noble with Health Access California (@healthaccess) says the agency is considering fines for companies that overspend.
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🎊Big news for consumers: the Health Care Affordability Board voted in favor of enforcement penalties, giving health care entities an incentive to meet cost-growth targets, slow their spending, and make health care more affordable for Californians.
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Packed house & long lines for public comment at today’s @CA_HCAI meeting to put in place enforcement penalties for health care entities that exceed CA’s cost growth targets. Workers, teachers, & consumers lined up in support. Industry lined up to oppose.
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🚨Big vote today - CA's Health Care Affordability board will decide on penalties to enforce slower cost-growth rates on health care companies. Our Chris Noble explains the goal is to "make health care more affordable for all of us."
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🚨The Trump Administration is ending federal funding for essential care for California’s gender-diverse youth. Call on @CAgovernor to approve $10M in emergency funding before it’s too late: mobilize.us/equalitycaliforn…
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Health Access CA retweeted
Tomorrow, California's Office of Health Care Affordability votes on penalties — up to 125% of hospitals' and insurers' overspending — to make its cost growth targets stick. Hear from @aewright and @healthaccess's @TheWallner on why strong enforcement matters.
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Tomorrow, OHCA's board will vote on penalties that could hold accountable the hospitals, physician organizations, & insurers that are charging patients egregious costs for care.
Health Access urges the board to adopt these penalties!
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Thanks everyone who joined our Statewide Health Equity Call with @healthaccess on Tuesday for a deep-dive into #OurMoneyOurHealthCare - and what we can all do to make our health care system more affordable and accessible for all.
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CA’s Office of Health Care Affordability is working to slow rising costs❤️🩹📈—but their board needs to hear from Californians before they take an important vote in a few days.
📢Submit a public comment about how high health care costs affect you:
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Health care costs just keep going up. Whether it’s your monthly @CoveredCA premium or out-of-pocket costs, the impact is real and, in many cases, devastating.
Do you have a personal story about what expensive care means for you? We want to hear it: secure.everyaction.com/hRXlf…
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