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Health and Immigrant Rights Advocates Say "Hell No" to Budget Cuts Proposed by Governor Newsom - Health Access
Governor Newsom’s budget is a huge blow to the state’s efforts towards universal health care coverage – a goal that Governor Newsom once lauded Advocates call on state legislators to reject proposed budget cuts SACRAMENTO, CA — Health and immigrant rights advocates, and leaders in the movement towards #Health4All Californians, regardless of immigration status, released […]
Health Advocates Slam Proposed Cuts to Health Care in May Revised Budget - Health Access
SACRAMENTO, CA – Following the devastating rollbacks to health care for Californians already announced this morning, Governor Newsom’s full budget proposal included even more bad news for Californians and their health care. Health advocates expressed outrage at the full 2025-2026 state budget plan unveiled today by Governor Gavin Newsom, which would cut key programs and […]
Federal Impacts: Medicaid Work Reporting Requirements - Health Access
Congress is rushing to target Medicaid for $880 billion in cuts over the next 10 years to fund tax cuts for Elon Musk and other wealthy CEOs. This is wildly unpopular across the political spectrum because Americans know that any cut to Medicaid harms all of us. Strong majorities of both Trump voters (61%) and […]
Federal Impacts: Medicaid per Capita Spending Limits - Health Access
Congress is rushing to target Medicaid for $880 billion in cuts over the next 10 years to fund tax cuts for Elon Musk and other wealthy CEOs. This is wildly unpopular across the political spectrum. Strong majorities of both Trump voters (61%) and swing voters (72%) have very positive views of Medicaid. As a result, […]
As Congress Attempts to Rollback Health Care Protections, California Legislators and Advocates Highlight Package of Bills to Advance State Health Reforms - Health Access
The thirteen proposals in the Care4All California 2025 package will protect the progress CA has made, while also moving the state closer to a more universal, accessible, and equitable health system, without the need for federal interventions or approvals SACRAMENTO, CA – California health care advocates and legislative champions announce a set of important health […]
Health Access Announces New Executive Director Amanda McAllister-Wallner - Health Access
Health Access California, the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition, is proud to announce the organization’s sixth Executive Director Amanda McAllister-Wallner. After serving as Health Access’ interim Executive Director since last year, she is the first official new leader for the organization in 23 years, and the first ever to have also served as Director of the CA LGBTQ+ Health and Human Services Network. The Health Access board selected Amanda after a nationwide search process.
AB 1415 (Bonta) Reining in Health Care Costs - Health Access
Background Health care costs for consumers are rising faster than inflation, taking up bigger and bigger chunks of consumers’ incomes. Californians are facing a health care affordability crisis, and that’s why the Legislature and Governor created the Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) in 2022. The Legislature and Governor established OHCA with the triple aim […]
Budget Proposal: Reinstate Covered California State Premium Subsidy Program to Reduce the Impact of Potential Federal Cuts - Health Access
Summary Since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2021, enhanced federal premium subsidies for Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, like Covered California, have significantly lowered costs for enrollees. This additional federal premium help will expire at the end of 2025 unless the Trump administration and Congress choose to extend them or make them […]
Health and Immigrant Rights Advocates Respond to Medi-Cal Budget Shortfall - Health Access
The State’s Finance Department sent a letter to Legislature yesterday alerting them of an additional $3.4 billion appropriation for Medi-Cal for this fiscal year Sacramento, CA – For more than a decade, the Health4All coalition, led by Health Access California and the California Immigrant Policy Center (CIPC), has been working closely with the state Legislature […]
AB 4 (Arambula) Accessing Coverage in Covered California - Health Access
Undocumented Californians are explicitly and unjustly excluded from accessing and purchasing health care coverage plans through Covered California, the state’s marketplace established under the federal Affordable Care Act (ACA). Assembly Bill 4 (Arambula) would address this exclusion by taking the first step toward allowing undocumented Californians to buy health plans through Covered California. Specifically, AB […]
House Republicans Move Forward Plan to Cut Health Care for Millions of Californians - Health Access
All nine California House Republicans voted yes on the resolution that seeks to cut $880 billion from Medicaid, impacting millions of their constituents SACRAMENTO, CA – Health Access California, the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition, released the following statement following tonight’s vote by Congress to move forward a budget resolution that seeks to cut […]
Know Your Rights–Health Care Edition - Health Access
No one should have to choose between their health and their safety. But with recent reports of ICE raids, many in our communities are afraid to seek the care they need. Let’s be clear: you still have the right to access health care—and knowing your rights is the first step in protecting yourself and your loved ones. We’ve put together a comprehensive resource guide to help you navigate these challenges:
Over 200 CA Organizations Ask Congress to Protect Health Care Coverage - Health Access
RE: Protect & Strengthen Health Care Coverage and Access in the 119th Congress Dear Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Thune, Minority Leader Jeffries, and Minority Leader Schumer: We, the undersigned organizations, comprise a diverse coalition of community-based, faith-based, labor, county, and health care organizations across California. Medicaid, Medi-Cal in California, is a lifeline for coverage and […]
LGBTQ and Health Advocates Condemn Federal Executive Order to Restrict Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth - Health Access
“Gender affirming care is medically necessary care for TGI youth. If this care is stripped away, we would be setting up TGI youth for mental health distress and increased cases of depression, anxiety, and self-harm,” said Dannie Ceseña, Director of the CA LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network.
Federal Reconciliation: What's at Risk for Medi-Cal and Covered CA - Health Access
Congressional Republican efforts in early 2025 are expected to focus on extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts, giving more and bigger handouts to billionaires and corporations. To pay for these tax cuts, Congress has proposed major cuts to federal programs, including Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) and Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces like Covered California. Republicans […]
Federal Impacts: What's at Risk for CA's Statewide Safety Net - Health Access
In 2025, Congressional Republicans are expected to focus their legislative efforts on extending the 2017 Trump tax cuts, giving more and bigger handouts to billionaires and corporations. To pay for these tax cuts, Congress has discussed major cuts or rollbacks to federal programs, including Medicare, Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) and Affordable Care Act marketplaces like […]
Ahead of Inauguration Day, Health Advocates Release New Factsheets on What's at Risk for Medi-Cal & Covered California - Health Access
Under current Congressional Republican proposals, major cuts could be looming for Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) and ACA exchanges like Covered California. New factsheets detail statewide impacts of cuts to Medi-Cal and Covered California, and chart the number of people in each of California’s 53 congressional districts that could be affected by these cuts. CA health […]
Health Care Access & Affordability Protected in 2025-2026 CA State Budget Proposal - Health Access
The 2025-2026 state budget released Friday by Governor Gavin Newsom's office maintains key commitments in health care, including keeping Medi-Cal available for all income-eligible Californians regardless of age or immigration status, and continuing efforts to address the rising cost of care and prescription drugs.
2024 Year in Review - Health Access
2024 was a year in flux for both health reform and Health Access. Significant progress was made on lowering health care costs and making care more affordable for millions of Californians. At the same time, we also weathered the departure of our 22-year Executive Director and a national election with major health care implications. Our […]
2024 Health Care Consumer Champions Revealed in Health Access Legislative Scorecard - Health Access
Health Access 2024 Legislative Scorecard analyzes how California legislators voted on bills that improve consumer protections and remove financial barriers to accessing health care for millions of California health consumers. With the addition of some contentious health care bills scored this year, less than half (45%) of State Senators and Assemblymembers scored 100%, earning the […]
New Factsheet on California's Resistance to Trump's Sabotage of Our Health Care System - Health Access
Health Access California releases list of actions California has taken to protect consumer’s and our state’s individual market from harmful federal actions But even with this robust framework, much remains at risk if federal funding is cut or otherwise withheld SACRAMENTO, CA – Health Access California, the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition, today released […]
California’s Resistance to Trump’s Sabotage of our Health Care - Health Access
In the last decade, Californians rallied together to oppose all efforts to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and cut and cap Medicaid. In 2017, when the Congressional repeal efforts stalled, then-President Trump repeatedly said he wanted to let the ACA “explode.” Threats to many of the key components of the ACA continued through the 2024 Trump campaign, and many are expected to materialize during the second Trump Administration.
Federal Action: What's at Stake for Californians by Region - Health Access
These reports detail Covered California, Medi-Cal, and Medicare enrollment by region in California, with the best and most recent available estimates, identifying the number of people in each district that are impacted by these policies, and what they stand to lose if they are not made permanent.
Federal Action: What’s at Stake for Health in the Central Valley - Health Access
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers in the Central Valley(i) and across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed in the American Rescue Plan, the federal […]
Federal Action: What's at Stake for Health in Los Angeles County - Health Access
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers in Los Angeles County and across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed in the American Rescue Plan, the federal […]
Federal Action: What's at Stake for Health in Orange County - Health Access
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers in Orange County and across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed in the American Rescue Plan, the federal response […]
Federal Action: What’s at Stake for Health in Riverside County - Health Access
Congressional actions over the last several years have helped lower health care prices for consumers in Riverside County and across the state. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) extended and expanded financial help for health care premiums for those enrolled in Covered California. This assistance was originally passed in the American Rescue Plan, the federal response […]
Governor Newsom Vetoes Major Bill on Health Care Mergers Allowing Private Equity Bad Actors to Continue to Flourish - Health Access
SACRAMENTO, CA – Health care corporations have used their undue influence to yet again put patients in harm’s way by allowing bad actors to continue to interfere in our health care system unabated. With the veto of AB 3129 by Governor Newsom, private equity and hedge funds continue to have free rein to buy up skilled nursing facilities, medical practices, health clinics and more with zero ability by the state to act ensure that these acquisitions are in the best interests of patients.
New Federal Reports: What's at Stake for Californians' Health - Health Access
As Congress considers making federal premium subsidies permanent, CA health advocates issue new reports on impacts by congressional district and region Reports also highlight what is at risk if the federal subsidies aren’t extended in the Central Valley and Riverside County, along with health impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act and the Affordable Care Act […]
2024 Statewide Inflation Reduction Act Impact Report - Health Access
This report details Covered California and Medicare enrollment by California congressional district with the best and most recent available estimates, identifying the number of people in each district that are impacted by these policies, and what they stand to lose if they are not made permanent.
As HHS Secretary Dr. Ghaly Departs, Health Advocates Praise His Leadership - Health Access
Health Access California, the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition, today praised the leadership of California’s Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly as he departs the role after five years. During his tenure, Secretary Ghaly has worked closely with health care advocates on many health reforms including:
Legislation to Stop Harmful Private Equity Health Care Takeovers Heads to Governor’s Desk - Health Access
As private equity in our health care system grows, the California Legislature voted on Saturday to pass AB 3129 by Assembly Speaker Pro Tem Jim Wood to put more oversight on certain transactions that may harm consumers.
Covered California 2025 Rate Announcement - Health Access
SACRAMENTO, CA – Covered California, the state’s health care insurance marketplace, today announced a 7.9% premium rate increase for 2025 – though the vast majority of enrollees will be insulated from this increase and in fact see lower costs thanks to investments from the Biden-Harris Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and recent state budget enhancements.
Statement from Health Access on President Biden Not Seeking Re-Election - Health Access
SACRAMENTO, CA – Health Access California, the statewide health care advocacy coalition, issued the following statement on the announcement today that president Joe Biden will not seek re-election. “Millions of Californians have health care coverage thanks to the leadership of Joe Biden both as President and serving as Vice President with President Obama. President Biden led our […]