Policy Brief
California’s historic expansion of Medi-Cal eligibility to all low-income Californians regardless of immigration status is scheduled to go into effect in January of 2024, when low-income undocumented adults ages 26-49 will become eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage. Authors project that after the new enrollment has taken place, California’s uninsured population will decrease to a record low of 2.57 million under age 65. This represents substantial progress in access to health insurance.
Policy Brief
California’s historic expansion of Medi-Cal eligibility to all low-income Californians regardless of immigration status is scheduled to go into effect in January of 2024, when low-income undocumented adults ages 26-49 will become eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage. Authors project that after the new enrollment has taken place, California’s uninsured population will decrease to a record low of 2.57 million under age 65. This represents substantial progress in access to health insurance.
Fact Sheet
Many Californians struggle to afford job-based coverage, especially family coverage. Under the original Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations, workers whose coverage for themselves only cost more than 9.61% of household income (in 2022) could receive subsidies to enroll in Marketplace coverage, along with their family members. However, if coverage for the worker only was affordable no one in the family was eligible for subsidies, even if the cost of family coverage was unaffordable.
Fact Sheet
Many Californians struggle to afford job-based coverage, especially family coverage. Under the original Affordable Care Act (ACA) regulations, workers whose coverage for themselves only cost more than 9.61% of household income (in 2022) could receive subsidies to enroll in Marketplace coverage, along with their family members. However, if coverage for the worker only was affordable no one in the family was eligible for subsidies, even if the cost of family coverage was unaffordable.
Policy Brief
Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, California has reduced the number of uninsured from 6.5 million in 2011 to a projected 2.99 million in 2023. This dramatic increase in the number of Californians with health insurance coverage was the result of policy choices at both the state and federal levels to not simply implement the ACA but to build on it, including through early implementation, expansion of Medi-Cal, and improvements in subsidies.
Policy Brief
Since the enactment of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, California has reduced the number of uninsured from 6.5 million in 2011 to a projected 2.99 million in 2023. This dramatic increase in the number of Californians with health insurance coverage was the result of policy choices at both the state and federal levels to not simply implement the ACA but to build on it, including through early implementation, expansion of Medi-Cal, and improvements in subsidies.
Policy Brief
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in 2010, California has successfully implemented the law and built upon its provisions by extending affordable coverage to even more California residents. The proposal to expand Medi-Cal to all low-income residents ages 26 to 49 regardless of immigration status would cover close to 700,000 Californians and result in the largest decrease in the uninsured rate since the major insurance reforms in the ACA were implemented in 2014.
Policy Brief
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was enacted in 2010, California has successfully implemented the law and built upon its provisions by extending affordable coverage to even more California residents. The proposal to expand Medi-Cal to all low-income residents ages 26 to 49 regardless of immigration status would cover close to 700,000 Californians and result in the largest decrease in the uninsured rate since the major insurance reforms in the ACA were implemented in 2014.
External Publication
According to the Californa Health Interview Survey (CHIS), in the years leading up to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the uninsured rate among Californians was approximately 14 percent. Implementation of the ACA, along with legislative initiatives and support under Governor Gavin Newsom, dramatically reduced the rate of uninsured to 6 percent by 202, with approximately 2.3 million remaining uninsured in the state.
External Publication
According to the Californa Health Interview Survey (CHIS), in the years leading up to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the uninsured rate among Californians was approximately 14 percent. Implementation of the ACA, along with legislative initiatives and support under Governor Gavin Newsom, dramatically reduced the rate of uninsured to 6 percent by 202, with approximately 2.3 million remaining uninsured in the state.
Policy Note
The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of ensuring that all Californians have health coverage. As the state explores options for the unified financing of health care, policymakers are simultaneously working toward universal coverage under the current system.
Policy Note
The COVID-19 pandemic has further highlighted the importance of ensuring that all Californians have health coverage. As the state explores options for the unified financing of health care, policymakers are simultaneously working toward universal coverage under the current system.
Research Report
The American Rescue Plan (ARP), a $1.9 trillion relief and recovery package passed last month, includes the first major federal improvements to the Affordable Care Act since it was passed over 10 years ago. The ARP substantially increases premium subsidies for coverage purchased through health insurance exchanges like Covered California.
Research Report
The American Rescue Plan (ARP), a $1.9 trillion relief and recovery package passed last month, includes the first major federal improvements to the Affordable Care Act since it was passed over 10 years ago. The ARP substantially increases premium subsidies for coverage purchased through health insurance exchanges like Covered California.
Fact Sheet
The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the nation’s largest state health survey, continued to play a significant role in shaping health policies and guidelines of state and national importance in 2016. Examples include providing background data to Sen.
Fact Sheet
The California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the nation’s largest state health survey, continued to play a significant role in shaping health policies and guidelines of state and national importance in 2016. Examples include providing background data to Sen.
Research Report
About 3 million Californians will remain uninsured in 2017, according to preliminary estimates from this report. The preliminary results were found using the California Simulation of Insurance Markets (CalSIM) model version 2.0. This new data book breaks out estimates of the remaining uninsured by eligibility category and by Covered California region.
Research Report
About 3 million Californians will remain uninsured in 2017, according to preliminary estimates from this report. The preliminary results were found using the California Simulation of Insurance Markets (CalSIM) model version 2.0. This new data book breaks out estimates of the remaining uninsured by eligibility category and by Covered California region.
External Publication
California is home to more than 9 million children. With 12 percent of the nation’s children, the well-being of California kids has a big impact on the well-being of children nationally, but California recently ranked 38th out of 50 states in children’s well-being. Research has shown a strong connection between children’s socioeconomic status and overall well-being. About 1 in 4 California children lives in poverty. California is also one of the most diverse states in the U.S.
External Publication
California is home to more than 9 million children. With 12 percent of the nation’s children, the well-being of California kids has a big impact on the well-being of children nationally, but California recently ranked 38th out of 50 states in children’s well-being. Research has shown a strong connection between children’s socioeconomic status and overall well-being. About 1 in 4 California children lives in poverty. California is also one of the most diverse states in the U.S.