Health insurance is the primary vehicle for obtaining access to medical care and for reimbursing the providers who deliver it. About two-thirds of Californians obtain health insurance through the private market, while almost one-in-five remains uninsured. CHCF analyzes health coverage trends, looking at employer-sponsored coverage as well as public programs, while tracking data on the state's uninsured residents.
December 2011
California workers are feeling the squeeze when it comes to their health benefits. The coverage landscape includes continued premium growth, more cost-sharing, and higher deductibles.
December 2011
Who are the uninsured? This annual Almanac report offers a picture of those who lack insurance, providing data on their income, age, ethnicity, eligibility for public insurance, and work status.
November 2011
Despite some enrollment losses, most California health plans still turned a profit in 2010. This annual CHCF Almanac report looks at market share, financial performance, and consumer satisfaction.
May 2010
This guide provides key statistics about sources of coverage and characteristics of employer-based coverage, including premiums and consumer cost-sharing, as well as the likelihood of being covered under private or public insurance by demographic groups.
May 2010
This overview documents the difficulties faced by beneficiaries in California's Medicaid dental program. It highlights key trends and statistics ranging from utilization to expenditures.
January 2010
This Almanac report on Medicare in California examines demographics, health status, insurance coverage, quality of care, utilization, and spending, and provides a framework to better understand current and anticipated trends.
November 2009
This presentation of facts, figures, and trends provides an overview of California's public and private children's health insurance programs and where they may be headed.
September 2009
This overview contains basic information on Medi-Cal eligibility, enrollment, benefits, service delivery, and many other details, including the program's budget and cost drivers.