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Health Access Blog is a policy- and advocacy-focused health news outlet centered on health care access, affordability, and equity, with a strong emphasis on California and state-level decision-making.
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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 (opens the original)
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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 Rep. David Valadao (CA-22) answer for
2026 Ballot Measure Positions (opens the original)
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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 and other essential services, including Medi-Cal. Losing these revenues would make it difficult to maintain current levels of access across many public services, and would further erode health care funding already on the b
The Trump Administration Cuts Federal Funding for Gender Affirming Care for TGI Youth (opens the original)
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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 beneficiaries under 18. The rule is set to take effect on October 13, 2026. Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid system. Depending on
Legislature Sends AB 280 Provider Directory Reform to Governor Newsom (opens the original)
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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), legislation aimed at fixing a problem familiar to millions of Californians: health plan provider directorie
Health Care Advocates Recognize Major Win to Slow Health Care Spending Growth (opens the original)
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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 health care entities that exceed the state’s health care cost-growth targets. California is leading the way in tackling rising health care costs by puttin
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