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‘Billionaires Shouldn’t Exist.’ Why California Unions Are Fighting for a Wealth Tax.

Cal Labor Federation president Lorena Gonzalez says Proposition 40 — opposed by the ultra-rich — is needed to maintain basic health care services after cuts by President Trump and Republicans.

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Covered California Premiums Rise Again as Uninsured Californians Under 65 Are Projected to Nearly Double by 2030

Uninsured Californians under 65 could rise from 2.4 million to 4.6 million by 2030. The rule changes driving this and what enrollees can do.

Medical Daily

Children Are Losing Health Coverage. Federal Cuts Will Make It Worse.

Medi-Cal enrollment among children has fallen by more than 460,000 since 2025. Medicaid cuts taking effect next year will push coverage even lower.

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Health Net Is Cutting Assisted Living Coverage for 3,500 Californians, and Advocates Fear Some Will Lose Housing

Health Net is ending its Medi-Cal assisted living benefit for roughly 3,500 members at year's end, and families say the notice has been chaotic.

Medical Daily

A California Medicaid Plan Is Using AI Voice Agents to Keep Members Enrolled Before Work Rules Begin

Kern Family Health Care uses an AI agent to call Medi-Cal members about renewals. Here is what it does, what it costs, and what oversight is in place.

Medical Daily

California Will Cut Medi-Cal Asset Limits by 84 Percent in 2027, Reshaping Long-Term Care Eligibility for Older Adults

Medi-Cal asset limits drop from $130,000 to $21,000 in July 2027. Who is affected, what counts as an asset, and what families should do now.

Medical Daily

AI Is Being Used to Boost Medicaid Enrollment, But Not Without Concerns

A California health plan uses

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California Attorney General Secures $15 Million Settlement Against Sweetwater Care Skilled Nursing Chain for Medi-Cal Staffing Violations

California Attorney General Rob Bonta has announced a $15 million settlement with Sweetwater Care Resource, LLC and its affiliates after an investigation found the skilled...

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Gavin Newsom signs massive California spending bill as conservatives warn of a ‘preview’ of his presidency

Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a nearly $352 billion spending plan Monday that delays some cuts to healthcare programs

The Independent UK

County Tax Measures Show Limits of Local Responses to Medicaid Cuts

Election results in Los Angeles and Contra Costa counties suggest voters are wary of sales tax hikes, adding pressure for statewide solution.

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HP TET 2026 admit cards released: Direct link, how to downloand, exam date, and other details

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has released admit cards for the HP TET June 2026 session. Over 24,000 candidates will appear for the examination on June 13 and 14. The test is mandatory for teaching jobs in Himachal Pradesh. Candidates must download their hall tickets and carry them…

The Economic Times

The U.S. Was on Track to Eliminate Hepatitis C by 2030 — Then Came the Federal Public Health Cuts That Are Dismantling the Programs Doing It

Federal public health cuts are jeopardizing hepatitis C elimination programs in California, putting testing and curative treatment access at risk.

Medical Daily

In 26 Days, Hundreds of Thousands of LA County Residents Will Lose Medi-Cal Dental Coverage — And Most Don't Know It's Happening

Hundreds of thousands of Los Angeles Medi-Cal beneficiaries could lose dental coverage on July 1, 2026, raising concerns about worsening diabetes, oral health complications, and reduced access to preventive care.

Medical Daily

LA County Health Services Braces for $700M Crisis After Medi-Cal Rollback Hits 200,000 Residents

On May 28, 2026, the County of Los Angeles made it official: LA Health Services announced it is undergoing strategic service relocations as a direct response to what the county calls an "unprecedented budget crisis."

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In California Governor’s Race, Xavier Becerra Walks Away From Single-Payer

Once an advocate for a universal system, he now focuses on incremental reforms and shielding Californians from federal cuts.

Capital & Main

The Real Stakes Behind California’s Billionaire Tax Fight: Health Care Access

A hospital CEO says looming Medicaid reductions threaten vulnerable residents and the state’s health system.

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California Lawmaker Proposes Fix to Blunt Loss of Food and Health Aid

As Trump-backed law threatens Medicaid and SNAP eligibility for millions, a proposed change to state data collection aims to preserve coverage.

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California Update: Senior Rental Programs Offering Up to $7,000/Year in Support for Low-Income Households

If you’re a senior struggling with rising rent, you’re not alone—and more importantly, you may not be out of options. Across California, a mix of...

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The Guardian - US

California files felony charges against 21 people in alleged $267m hospice fraud scheme

Suspects allegedly bought 14 hospice companies and used stolen identities to fraudulently bill state health plan

Capital & Main

The Least-Bad Option: A County Sales Tax to Save California Health Clinics

Bay Area and L.A. residents weigh a regressive fix as funding cuts threaten basic care for the uninsured.

Reason

California's Billionaire Tax Won't Save Hospitals

The state's funding crisis is driven by a third-party payment system in which roughly 90 cents of every American health care dollar is paid by someone other than the patient.

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From Invisibility to Inclusion: A ‘Generational Shift’ on Menopause Care

Menopause is an inevitable life stage for women, but many don't receive adequate medical care. New California legislation aims to expand access, but excludes millions on Medi-Cal.

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California Expands CalFresh Food Aid With New Support Efforts for Older Adults and People With Disabilities

California operates one of the most robust social safety nets in the entire country, but recent federal and state budget shifts have introduced massive confusion into the system. Starting in early 2026, a series of highly complex rule changes began altering how millions of residents access their Medi-Cal and CalFresh…

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Federal Cuts Revive a California Lawmaker’s Push for Single-Payer Health Care

Assemblymember Ash Kalra says attacks on the Affordable Care Act underscore the urgency of creating state-run health insurance.

MarketBeat

Boring Is Beautiful: Why Johnson & Johnson Is Beating the Tech Sector

Johnson & Johnson provides stability through decades of dividend growth while pivoting to high-margin medical technology to outperform the volatile market.

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