Health Access
California's health consumer advocacy coalition
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Kern County Residents Stage Die-In at Kern Medical, Demand Rep. David Valadao Answer for H.R. 1 Health Care Cuts
Rows of tombstones marked the real-world toll of Valadao’s vote as advocates called for accountability BAKERSFIELD, CA – Nearly 100 Kern County residents, health care workers, and advocates gathered outside Kern Medical on Thursday, lying down among rows of tombstones to demand…
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2026 Ballot Measure Positions
Health Access Supports Proposition 3 Health Access supports Proposition 3 as it makes permanent the state’s high-income earner tax that is used to fund public services. Since their initial enactment in 2012, these higher tax rates have generated around $120 billion for schools…
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The Trump Administration Cuts Federal Funding for Gender Affirming Care for TGI Youth
Here is What TGI Youth in Medi-Cal Need to Know The finalized CMS rule published August 11, 2026 prevents federal Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) funding for gender-affirming medical care, including hormonal therapy, puberty blockers, and surgical care, for Medicaid…
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Legislature Sends AB 280 Provider Directory Reform to Governor Newsom
The bill was a priority for health care consumer advocates and legislators after years hearing from Californians facing difficulty finding in-network care SACRAMENTO, CA – Health Access California applauded the California Legislature’s final passage of AB 280 (Aguiar-Curry),…
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Health Care Advocates Recognize Major Win to Slow Health Care Spending Growth
Health Care Board Votes to Approve Penalties for Health Care Entities That Exceed State Targets SACRAMENTO, CA — Health Access California applauds the unanimous decision from the Health Care Affordability Board, which voted on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, to approve penalties for…
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Health Care Advocates Urge Adoption of Enforcement Penalties To Slow Health Care Spending Growth
Health Care Affordability Tour Highlighted Concerns Over Hospital and Health Care System Cost & Accountability SACRAMENTO, CA — As Californians continue to struggle to keep up with rising health care costs, the California Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) will hold a…
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AB 280 (Aguiar-Curry) Ensuring Accurate Health Plan Provider Directories
Background Every health plan in California is required to maintain an updated list of in-network health care providers for their enrollees. These directories list providers such as doctors, mental health professionals, hospitals, labs, imaging centers, and more that are in the…
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In Memoriam: Lois Salisbury, First Health Access Board Chair
It is with sadness that we report the death last month of Lois Salisbury, 79, a longtime advocate on health and other social justice issues and founding Board Chair of Health Access. Lois had helped to lead the predecessor coalition to Health Access, a coalition committed to…
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High Cost Hospitals in the Southern Bay Area
Problem: High Health Care Costs in the Southern Bay Area Exacerbate Already High Cost of Living, Pushing More Residents into Debt Southern Bay Area Overview The South Bay faces severe housing affordability challenges. These challenges mean that an unexpected medical bill can…
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AB 2161 (Bonta) Shielding Medi-Cal Coverage from H.R. 1’s Disproven Work Requirements
Problem Last July, President Trump signed H.R. 1, which lowered taxes for the wealthy at the cost of $1.2 trillion in health care and other safety net cuts. By January 1, 2027, H.R. 1 requires ACA expansion adults ages 19 to 64 to meet specified work and community engagement…