Uncovered California

This project results from an innovative reporting venture – the USC Center for Health Journalism News Collaborative – which involves print and broadcast outlets across California, all reporting together on the state’s uninsured.

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This project results from an innovative reporting venture — the USC Center for Health Journalism News Collaborative — which involves print and broadcast outlets across California, all reporting together on the state’s uninsured.

Outlets include newspapers from the McClatchy Corp., Gannett Co., Southern California News Group, and La Opinion, as well as broadcasters at Univision and Capital Public Radio.

Health Care

Even In Deep Blue California, Medi-Cal Expansion For Undocumented Doesn’t Sit Well With Some

September 28, 2019

Although Democrats in the Golden State were largely united in granting taxpayer-funded health benefits eligibility to undocumented adults ages 19-25, others complain that it comes at the expense of citizen needs.

Health Care

For The Homeless, Medical Insurance Often Falls By The Wayside

September 25, 2019

Although the vast majority of individuals experiencing homelessness qualify for Medi-Cal, many fail to enroll and go without the care they need.

Health Care

For Cash-Strapped Older Adults, A Costly Wait For Medicare

August 5, 2019

Californians in their 50s and early 60s often face sticker shock when trying to purchase health insurance through Covered California. New subsidies are expected to provide some relief.

Health Care

Hundreds Of Thousands Of Californians Qualify For Medi-Cal But Aren’t Signing Up. Why?

July 31, 2019

Paperwork challenges, immigration fears are among the reasons cited for why so many Californians are going without free or low-cost health insurance.

Photo by Paul Rodriguez, Contributing Photographer

Health Care

Being Uninsured Poses Unique Health Care Challenges For The Transgender Community

July 15, 2019

Transgender individuals often face significant hurdles trying to navigate the health care system and access hormonal, mental health therapies and surgical procedures.

Health Care

‘Health Navigators’ Connect Undocumented To California’s Expanding Health Network

July 11, 2019

State-funded “Health Navigators” help uninsured and undocumented people access the state’s expanding public health system, despite often unfounded fears that using the benefits will get them into trouble with immigration authorities.

Health Care

California School-Based Health Centers Bridge Gap To Uninsured Children

July 1, 2019

The Affordable Care Act has helped fuel growth in centers that cater to the health needs of disadvantaged children.

Health Care

Often Lost In Health Care Debate, Lack Of Dental Insurance Impacts Millions

June 24, 2019

While efforts to expand dental insurance rarely receive the same level of attention in the state as battles over universal medical care, the health implications are significant, experts say.

Health Care

Sanctuary Clinics Offer Respite For Undocumented Residents Amid Immigration Raids

June 22, 2019

As tougher immigration enforcement has become more common under the Trump administration, some undocumented immigrants avoid seeking healthcare for fear of being intercepted by ICE. Sanctuary clinics are trying to close this gap.

Health Care

Redefining Who Is In Poverty Could Bump Thousands From Medi-Cal

June 19, 2019 | Sammy Caiola

The federal government plans to change how poverty is measured, which could bump low-income California families from health care and social welfare programs.

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