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WEBCalifornia Reports 2 Cases Of Bird Flu In People: California health officials reported two confirmed cases of H5N1 bird flu infection in Central Valley dairy workers on Thursday afternoon.These are the first two cases of bird flu identified in California. There is no known link or contact between the two cases, health officials said.
What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
WEBJan 26, 2022 · When patients are seen by out-of-network providers they didn’t choose, it is often a double whammy: They pay more out-of-pocket — even if their health plan covers some out-of-network care — and they may later receive balance bills from providers that can total thousands of dollars.
Medi-Cal Enrollees: Here’s How to Verify Your Eligibility
WEBMay 5, 2023 · Medi-Cal, the state’s version of the Medicaid health insurance program for low-income residents, has embarked on a 14-month effort to reexamine the eligibility of its nearly 15.8 million members.It is part of the massive “unwinding” being undertaken by all state Medicaid programs after three pandemic years during which their rolls swelled.
Telemedicine or In-Person Visit? Pros and Cons
WEBOct 26, 2020 · As COVID-19 took hold in March, U.S. doctors limited in-person appointments — and many patients avoided them — for fear of infection. The result was a huge increase in the volume of remote medical and behavioral health visits.
A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance - California Healthline
WEBNov 22, 2023 · How much does it cost? In 2023, a 60-year-old man buying a $165,000 policy would typically pay about $2,585 annually for a policy that grew at 3% a year to take inflation into account, according to a survey by the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, a nonprofit that tracks insurance rates.A woman of the same age would pay $4,450 for the same policy because women tend to live ...
Dads Drive Growth in California’s Paid Family Leave Program
WEBOct 27, 2023 · In 2005, during the early days of paid family leave in California, 83% of claims were filed by women and 17% by men. Since then, most of the growth in claims for leave has occurred among new fathers.
Billions in Public Money Aimed at Curing Homelessness and …
WEBSep 7, 2021 · California is embarking on a five-year experiment to infuse its health insurance program for low-income people with billions of dollars in nonmedical services spanning housing, food delivery and addiction care. Gov. Gavin Newsom said the goal is to improve care for the program’s sickest and costliest members and save money, but will it …
Is Novavax, the Latecomer Covid Vaccine, Worth the Wait?
WEBNov 20, 2023 · Research suggests that the Novavax vaccine is about as safe and effective as the mRNA shots. Its main disadvantage is arriving late to the scene. Vaccine uptake has plummeted since the first shots became widely available in 2021. Nearly 70% of people got the primary vaccines, compared with fewer than 20% opting for the mRNA covid boosters released last year.
With Sexually Transmitted Infections Off the Charts, California …
WEBJan 4, 2022 · The rule, part of a broader law addressing the STI epidemic, took effect Jan. 1 for people with state-regulated private insurance plans and will kick in sometime later for the millions of low-income Californians enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program.. By making it easier and cheaper for Californians to self-administer tests in the privacy of their homes, the provision could bring better ...
New Southern California Medical School To Tackle Doctor Shortages
WEBJul 27, 2018 · Kaiser Permanente’s medical school in Pasadena is under construction and expected to welcome its first class next year.. (Kaiser Health News, which produces California Healthline, is not affiliated with Kaiser Permanente.) The new schools in California and around the nation not only can expand the workforce, but also increase its diversity, said Holly Humphrey, president of the Josiah Macy ...