Journal Article
Although revoked, the Trump Administration’s 2019 changes to the public charge rules contributed to avoidance of public programs among immigrants, even program-eligible immigrants, because immigrants believed access would affect their immigration status or that of a family member. Decreased participation in Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can negatively impact health and access to health care.
Journal Article
Although revoked, the Trump Administration’s 2019 changes to the public charge rules contributed to avoidance of public programs among immigrants, even program-eligible immigrants, because immigrants believed access would affect their immigration status or that of a family member. Decreased participation in Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can negatively impact health and access to health care.
Policy Brief
This study examined differences in health insurance coverage and health care access by sexual orientation and gender identity among California adults.
Policy Brief
This study examined differences in health insurance coverage and health care access by sexual orientation and gender identity among California adults.
Research Report
This publication represents the 20th anniversary of the State of Health Insurance in California (SHIC) report series. It is the 10th installment of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research’s ongoing, in-depth study of the overall outlook for health insurance coverage in our state.
Research Report
This publication represents the 20th anniversary of the State of Health Insurance in California (SHIC) report series. It is the 10th installment of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research’s ongoing, in-depth study of the overall outlook for health insurance coverage in our state.
Policy Brief
The Asian population is diverse, with a range of experiences, cultural backgrounds, and demographic profiles. However, most research examines Asian ethnic groups as a single, homogeneous group. To better understand the mental health needs of this diverse population, this brief uses 2015–2019 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data to examine unmet mental health needs among adults across Asian ethnic groups in California.
Policy Brief
The Asian population is diverse, with a range of experiences, cultural backgrounds, and demographic profiles. However, most research examines Asian ethnic groups as a single, homogeneous group. To better understand the mental health needs of this diverse population, this brief uses 2015–2019 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data to examine unmet mental health needs among adults across Asian ethnic groups in California.
Policy Brief
The Latinx population is diverse, with unique experiences, cultural backgrounds, and demographic profiles. However, most research examines the Latinx ethnic groups as a single, homogeneous group. To better understand the mental health needs of this diverse population, this policy brief uses data from the 2015–2019 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) to examine the unmet mental health needs across adult Latinx ethnic groups in California.
Policy Brief
The Latinx population is diverse, with unique experiences, cultural backgrounds, and demographic profiles. However, most research examines the Latinx ethnic groups as a single, homogeneous group. To better understand the mental health needs of this diverse population, this policy brief uses data from the 2015–2019 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) to examine the unmet mental health needs across adult Latinx ethnic groups in California.
Policy Brief
Recent changes to immigration rules have expanded the number of public programs considered when identifying immigrants who are likely to become a “public charge,” or dependent on the government as their primary means of support. Policies and systems that perpetuate fear and confusion around immigration status contribute to the avoidance of public programs, which has serious implications for health and well-being.
Policy Brief
Recent changes to immigration rules have expanded the number of public programs considered when identifying immigrants who are likely to become a “public charge,” or dependent on the government as their primary means of support. Policies and systems that perpetuate fear and confusion around immigration status contribute to the avoidance of public programs, which has serious implications for health and well-being.
Fact Sheet
In 2019, 2.75 million California adults reported that they never vote in elections, and an additional 7.7 million reported that they only “sometimes” vote. The combined number of "never" and "sometimes" voters is even higher for local elections, in which 6 million California adults reported that they “never” vote, and an additional 7.4 million reported that they only “sometimes” vote.
Fact Sheet
In 2019, 2.75 million California adults reported that they never vote in elections, and an additional 7.7 million reported that they only “sometimes” vote. The combined number of "never" and "sometimes" voters is even higher for local elections, in which 6 million California adults reported that they “never” vote, and an additional 7.4 million reported that they only “sometimes” vote.
Policy Brief
This policy brief describes voter registration and participation among California adults using data from the 2017–2018 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). Findings: Better health status, lower levels of psychological distress, and better access to health care were related to higher levels of voter participation. Higher levels of voter registration and participation were reported among those living in neighborhoods perceived as safe and as having high social cohesion.
Policy Brief
This policy brief describes voter registration and participation among California adults using data from the 2017–2018 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). Findings: Better health status, lower levels of psychological distress, and better access to health care were related to higher levels of voter participation. Higher levels of voter registration and participation were reported among those living in neighborhoods perceived as safe and as having high social cohesion.
Policy Brief
A positive school climate is associated with both adolescent well-being and higher academic achievement. Feelings of school connectedness, civic engagement, and school discipline practices can all contribute to a positive school climate. This policy brief examines the association of school discipline practices with feelings of school connectedness and civic engagement.
Policy Brief
A positive school climate is associated with both adolescent well-being and higher academic achievement. Feelings of school connectedness, civic engagement, and school discipline practices can all contribute to a positive school climate. This policy brief examines the association of school discipline practices with feelings of school connectedness and civic engagement.
Policy Brief
This policy brief describes civic engagement among California adolescents in high school. Using data from the 2013-14 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the study found that the most common civic engagement activity among high school teens in California is volunteering. Latino teens and those from low-income families have lower rates of civic engagement. Higher rates of civic engagement are associated with better health status, fewer days of missed school due to health, better grades and greater perceived likelihood of attending college.
Policy Brief
This policy brief describes civic engagement among California adolescents in high school. Using data from the 2013-14 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the study found that the most common civic engagement activity among high school teens in California is volunteering. Latino teens and those from low-income families have lower rates of civic engagement. Higher rates of civic engagement are associated with better health status, fewer days of missed school due to health, better grades and greater perceived likelihood of attending college.