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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
California led the way in implementing ACA reforms, and national data comparisons of all 50 states clearly show the state has been one of the most successful states in enrolling eligible people in new coverage from the ACA’s full launch in 2014 until today.
California led the way in implementing ACA reforms, and national data comparisons of all 50 states clearly show the state has been one of the most successful states in enrolling eligible people in new coverage from the ACA’s full launch in 2014 until today.
Data from the 2015-2016 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) show that Latinos remain less likely to have health insurance coverage than other Californians, as they are less likely to have insurance through an employer. Though 22% of uninsured Latinos are eligible for health insurance coverage through California’s Medicaid program (Medi-Cal), an individual’s citizenship or permanent residency status remains a barrier to obtaining public coverage.
Data from the 2015-2016 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) show that Latinos remain less likely to have health insurance coverage than other Californians, as they are less likely to have insurance through an employer. Though 22% of uninsured Latinos are eligible for health insurance coverage through California’s Medicaid program (Medi-Cal), an individual’s citizenship or permanent residency status remains a barrier to obtaining public coverage.
This policy brief examines differences in health care access, health behaviors, and health outcomes by sexual orientation among California adults. Using data combined data from the 2011 to 2014 California Health Interview Survey, the study finds that although lesbian, gay, and bisexual women and men have similar or better rates of insurance coverage compared to straight women and men, they are more likely to experience delays in getting needed health care.
This policy brief examines differences in health care access, health behaviors, and health outcomes by sexual orientation among California adults. Using data combined data from the 2011 to 2014 California Health Interview Survey, the study finds that although lesbian, gay, and bisexual women and men have similar or better rates of insurance coverage compared to straight women and men, they are more likely to experience delays in getting needed health care.
As Medi-Cal enrollment expanded during the early years of expansion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2014 and 2015), county health department spending in California also swelled. For most counties and regions in the state, the two measures tracked closely. However, exceptions in Northern California (with high enrollment and low spending growth) and Central California (low enrollment but high spending growth) show that other factors may also have had an effect.
As Medi-Cal enrollment expanded during the early years of expansion of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (2014 and 2015), county health department spending in California also swelled. For most counties and regions in the state, the two measures tracked closely. However, exceptions in Northern California (with high enrollment and low spending growth) and Central California (low enrollment but high spending growth) show that other factors may also have had an effect.
The eighth edition of The State of Health Insurance in California, published every two years since 2002, evaluates the first year of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. Using data from the 2013-2014 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the authors find that in 2014, the uninsured rate significantly declined. ACA health insurance expansions played a large role in this, giving Californians more options for coverage than ever before.
The eighth edition of The State of Health Insurance in California, published every two years since 2002, evaluates the first year of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. Using data from the 2013-2014 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the authors find that in 2014, the uninsured rate significantly declined. ACA health insurance expansions played a large role in this, giving Californians more options for coverage than ever before.
This fact sheet examines health insurance trends using 2015 data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). The authors find that nearly one-third of all nonelderly adults and children (32.2 percent) were enrolled in Medi-Cal in 2015, an increase of 11 percentage points from 2013. The study also finds significant increases in enrollment and greater affordablility for traditionally disadvantaged groups: the low-income and communities of color.
This fact sheet examines health insurance trends using 2015 data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). The authors find that nearly one-third of all nonelderly adults and children (32.2 percent) were enrolled in Medi-Cal in 2015, an increase of 11 percentage points from 2013. The study also finds significant increases in enrollment and greater affordablility for traditionally disadvantaged groups: the low-income and communities of color.
Addressing racial/ethnic group disparities in health insurance benefits through legislative mandates requires attention to the different proportions of racial/ethnic groups among insurance markets.
Addressing racial/ethnic group disparities in health insurance benefits through legislative mandates requires attention to the different proportions of racial/ethnic groups among insurance markets.