Medi-Cal patients' access to care “substantially” worse than those who have employer-based health coverage
A new California Healthcare Foundation report based on California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data found Medi-Cal patients face significant gaps in access to care compared with those who have employer-sponsored health insurance. Even within the Medi-Cal group, subgroups face access gaps depending on where they live, the language they speak, or their physical limitations.