Capitol Roundup: Controversial Community College, Medical Marijuana Bills AdvanceMay 20, 2013The California Assembly has approved a bill that would allow community colleges to offer extra courses at higher costs.
Revised Brown Budget Calls For State-Based Medi-Cal ExpansionMay 14, 2013California’s revised budget released by Governor Jerry Brown today calls for a state-led expansion of Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. But it comes with a proposal to change the financial responsibilities of counties.
Source: County-Based Medi-Cal Expansion May Be Off the TableMay 13, 2013Governor Jerry Brown is expected to release a revised budget proposal Tuesday. Health policy professionals are eager to hear administration’s latest thinking about the expansion of Medi-Cal.
Coalition Supports Bill to Impose Penalties on Big Businesses With Medi-Cal WorkersMay 10, 2013California labor and health care groups are at odds with big business over a bill that would impose penalties on large employers whose workers seek health care through Medi-Cal.