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Associated Press

College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support

AJ Scheitler, director of the Data Equity Center at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, provided important context about how college students and their academic success are affected by food insecurity.
young man looking into an empty refrigerator

ABC News

How Affordable Care Act subsidies became a sticking point in the government shutdown

Naomi Zewde, fellow at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, was quoted in this article about explaining who might be affected most by the discontinuation of the Affordable Care Act subsidies. Syndicated on Yahoo, AOL.com, and dozens of ABC news affiliates.
African American boy getting a vaccine while being with his father at pediatrician's office.

AsAmNews

Why 1000’s of Asian American seniors skip basic healthcare

Riti Shimkhada, a senior research scientist at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, explained what effects the linguistic and cultural barriers to getting health care can do to older Asian adults, including things like not getting timely appointments, nor getting access to primary care or specialty care.
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North State Public Radio

Dec 27, 2024

Covered California urges North State residents to enroll for health care insurance

Data from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research's California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) explain the magnitude of impact that signing up eligible people for Medi-Cal coverage could have in the northern parts of California.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

San Jose Mercury News (paywall)

Dec 24, 2024

Wish Book: Healthier Kids Foundation brings life changes into focus with vision exams, aids

Data from the California Health Interview Survey about the percentage of uninsured Santa Clara County residents was cited in an article about a program that helps low-income and underserved children in Santa Clara County.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Black Voice News

Dec 03, 2024

Caring for Aging Adults

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research showed that more than two-thirds (67.5%) of caregivers in California are middle aged, with nearly 40% between the ages of 45 and 64.
Features: Sean Tan, Sriya Kudaravalli, Kathryn G. Kietzman, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Sierra Sun Times

Nov 20, 2024

With 12th Open Enrollment Underway Covered California Continues “Let’s Talk Health” Campaign with Record Financial Support Available - DACA Recipients Eligible to Enroll in Covered California

Data from the California Simulation of Insurance Markets (CalSIM) and the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) were used by Covered California to demonstrate the need for getting reliable information to Californians who need health insurance.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), California Simulation of Insurance Markets (CalSIM)

KQED

Nov 20, 2024

Uninsured Californians Are Urged to Sign Up for Subsidized Health Care. Here’s How

Citing the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, Jessica Altman, executive director of Covered California, highlighted that roughly 1.3 million Californians are uninsured despite being eligible for low-cost coverage through Covered California or free insurance through Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

LAist

Nov 15, 2024

Some immigrants in LA County struggle with post-election fear, anxiety. Here's where to seek help

According to a study published last year by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, the percentage of immigrant adults in California with “serious psychological distress” increased by 50% between 2015 and 2021. The study defines serious psychological distress as severe, diagnosable mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety.
Features: D. Imelda Padilla-Frausto, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), Mental Health Program

KFF Health News

Nov 01, 2024

California expanded Medi-cal to unauthorized residents. The results are mixed

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research found that 21% of California dentists saw Medi-Cal patients of all ages, according to data from 2019 to 2021. Often those dentists limit the number of Medi-Cal patients they will see; only 15% of adult enrollees might get dental care in a given year.
Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Crossings TV (Asian-focused broadcast outlet and syndicator)

Nov 01, 2024

Secretary Xavier Becerra Joins Covered California to Launch Its “Let’s Talk Health” Campaign as Open Enrollment Begins Nov. 1

The need for help and information about Covered California is even greater when English is a second language. According to data from UCLA’s California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), approximately 2 million Californians have limited English proficiency, and they are more than twice as likely to be uninsured. (Syndicated in 5 additional outlets.)
Features: Ninez A. Ponce, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)