Health CareWill You Be My Individual Man-Date? And Other Health Policy ValentinesFebruary 13, 2018 | Sammy CaiolaThe Health Society, a D.C.-based networking group for young policy professionals is offering a Starbucks gift card to whoever produces the “nerdiest” Tweets with the hashtag #healthpolicyvalentines.
Health CareCovered California's Outreach Budget Is Huge, Despite Federal CutsNovember 3, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaCalifornia's health marketplace is pushing hard this open enrollment season to counter threats from the federal level. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareSome Covered California Members Will See Increase In Premium RatesOctober 12, 2017Covered California says that without a promise of federal subsidies from the Trump administration, they need to add a surcharge to the silver tier to keep the market stable. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareWill Federal CHIP Coverage Continue For California Kids?October 10, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaLast month, Congress missed the deadline to renew the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. California families are wondering what comes next.
Health CareCovered California To Add Surcharge To Silver PlansOctober 5, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaWhen open enrollment begins Nov. 1, some Covered California silver tier shoppers will see a price jump. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
State GovernmentBernie Sanders Blasts GOP Health Plan At SF RallySeptember 22, 2017 | Chris NicholsVermont Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted the current GOP health care proposal during a rally in San Francisco on Friday, saying it would cause millions of Californians to lose their health care coverage.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezThe Fate Of The ACA Under TrumpSeptember 20, 2017 | Chris RemingtonAs Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy reveal another bill to replace Obamacare, Healthcare reporter Emily Bazar discusses the fate of the ACA under Trump. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California For Small Business Remains Immune To Market UncertaintySeptember 11, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaPremium rates for Covered California's small business sector will increase slightly, but not nearly as much as the individual market. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareObamacare 'Skinny Repeal' Fails. What's Next For California?July 28, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaAfter days of debate, the Senate failed to pass the "skinny repeal" of Obamacare. Health Care Reporter Sammy Caiola explains reactions in California. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Health CareCovered California Delays Premium Rates Release, Citing ACA ConcernsJuly 18, 2017 | Sammy CaiolaInsurance rates for Covered California insurance plans were supposed to be released this month, but officials are holding off until August due to continued uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act.
