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Will You Be My Individual Man-Date? And Other Health Policy Valentines

February 13, 2018 | Sammy Caiola

The Health Society, a D.C.-based networking group for young policy professionals is offering a Starbucks gift card to whoever produces the “nerdiest” Tweets with the hashtag #healthpolicyvalentines.

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Covered California's Outreach Budget Is Huge, Despite Federal Cuts

November 3, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

California's health marketplace is pushing hard this open enrollment season to counter threats from the federal level.

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Some Covered California Members Will See Increase In Premium Rates

October 12, 2017

Covered California says that without a promise of federal subsidies from the Trump administration, they need to add a surcharge to the silver tier to keep the market stable.

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Will Federal CHIP Coverage Continue For California Kids?

October 10, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Last month, Congress missed the deadline to renew the federal Children's Health Insurance Program. California families are wondering what comes next.

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Covered California To Add Surcharge To Silver Plans

October 5, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

When open enrollment begins Nov. 1, some Covered California silver tier shoppers will see a price jump.

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Bernie Sanders Blasts GOP Health Plan At SF Rally

September 22, 2017 | Chris Nichols

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted the current GOP health care proposal during a rally in San Francisco on Friday, saying it would cause millions of Californians to lose their health care coverage.

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The Fate Of The ACA Under Trump

September 20, 2017 | Chris Remington

As Senators Lindsey Graham and Bill Cassidy reveal another bill to replace Obamacare, Healthcare reporter Emily Bazar discusses the fate of the ACA under Trump.

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Covered California For Small Business Remains Immune To Market Uncertainty

September 11, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Premium rates for Covered California's small business sector will increase slightly, but not nearly as much as the individual market.

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Obamacare 'Skinny Repeal' Fails. What's Next For California?

July 28, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

After days of debate, the Senate failed to pass the "skinny repeal" of Obamacare. Health Care Reporter Sammy Caiola explains reactions in California.

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Covered California Delays Premium Rates Release, Citing ACA Concerns

July 18, 2017 | Sammy Caiola

Insurance rates for Covered California insurance plans were supposed to be released this month, but officials are holding off until August due to continued uncertainty surrounding the Affordable Care Act.

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