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New California Law Offers Fresh Protection From Steep Ambulance …
WEBNov 6, 2023 · Starting Jan. 1, ground ambulance operators can no longer balance bill patients in state-regulated health plans, including Medi-Cal. The law also limits bills for uninsured people and prohibits credit reporting or legal action for 12 months.
What the Federal ‘No Surprises Act’ Means in California
WEBJan 26, 2022 · The No Surprises Act, which took effect in January 2022, bans balance billing by out-of-network providers at in-network facilities and for most emergency room care. It covers millions of Californians in employer-sponsored and individual/family health plans, as well as air ambulance services.
What Older Americans Need to Know About Taking Paxlovid
WEBJan 18, 2023 · Paxlovid is an antiviral treatment for mild to moderate covid in high-risk patients, including most people 65 and older. Learn how to get it, what side effects to expect, and how to avoid drug interactions and rebound infections.
California Law Aims to Strengthen Access to Mental Health Services
WEBOct 29, 2021 · A new law requires health plans to offer follow-up appointments for mental health and substance abuse patients within 10 days, unless otherwise agreed. The law aims to address the challenges of getting timely and consistent care amid the covid pandemic and the shortage of therapists.
California’s Mental Health Crisis: What Went Wrong? And Can We …
WEBOct 19, 2021 · On Oct. 6, the Sacramento-based publication Capitol Weekly invited KHN’s Angela Hart to moderate an expert panel tackling the origins of the state’s broken system and potential solutions ahead. The lively discussion featured health care leaders with deep experience in the political, provider and research aspects of mental health and addiction.
New California Law Makes It Easier to Get Care for Mental Health …
WEBFeb 11, 2021 · SB-855, which took effect Jan. 1, 2021, requires state-regulated health plans to use nationally recognized clinical standards and cover a broader range of conditions for mental health and addiction treatment. It also allows out-of-network providers to be reimbursed at in-network rates if timely care is not available nearby.
A Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance - California Healthline
WEBNov 22, 2023 · Learn how long-term care insurance works, how much it costs, and when to buy it. This article explains the benefits, drawbacks, and alternatives of this type of insurance for middle-class older Americans.
California Makes It Easier for Low-Income Residents to Get and …
WEBJul 19, 2021 · A provision in California’s newly approved state budget will eliminate the asset test for the 2 million Californians enrolled in both Medi-Cal and Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older …
Changes Coming in California Medical Labs
WEBApr 21, 2014 · by George Lauer, California Healthline Features Editor April 21, 2014. As they are in most corners of the health care industry in this era of reform, changes are coming to medical laboratories. The way lab tests are ordered, the way results are released, the way labs are accredited and ultimately the way tests are administered are all changing.
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