California eliminated non-emergency adult dental services from Medi-Cal in 2009. What has this policy change meant for Medi-Cal beneficiaries and dental providers?

The federal Affordable Care Act will transform how Californians obtain health insurance. CHCF examines what the law means for the state, and the building blocks moving forward.

State health officials and foundations came together to help shape California's Medicaid waiver request. How effective was the process and what were the lessons learned?

Two reports find that, based on income eligibility, if California implements a Basic Health Program, turnover rates would be high, and average enrollment periods would be short.

Many details remain unclear on how California consumers and small businesses will obtain coverage under the Affordable Care Act. An analysis of draft federal regulations provides a look at what's ahead.

In 2008, Oregon held a lottery to expand its Medicaid program. This research finds the coverage increased individuals' health care access and usage, lowered out-of-pocket costs and medical debt, and improved health and well being.

A policy analysis presents options for maintaining continuity of care for low-income Californians when people's incomes fluctuate. One proposal is to offer Medi-Cal plans, under specified conditions, through the Exchange.

In 2014, health reform will expand coverage for uninsured, low-income Californians and allow states to create a Basic Health Program alternative. A report looks at what it could cost.

Health-e-App is a Web-based application for enrolling low-income children and pregnant women in public health insurance programs. Watch a video and read the business case analysis on the benefits of the application.

In the end, all health care is local. This report looks at the crucial role of California's 58 counties in providing a range of services for our most vulnerable residents.

Medi-Cal covers one in five Californians. How best to monitor the performance of the state's largest insurer? This report recommends a "dashboard" to manage the program and provide accountability.

This policy briefing explored challenges and opportunities in the context of health reform as part of a larger project on enrollment issues.

This Mathematica Policy Research report examines four states' recent streamlining of enrollment and case management procedures for various health and social services programs, while drawing lessons for California.

Public health care programs handle the unmet medical needs of low-income, uninsured individuals and families. This Almanac report offers data on patients served, programs offered, and sources of funding.

Share of cost Medi-Cal provides benefits for those with incomes too high to qualify for cash assistance but too low to cover health care. This issue brief provides an overview, including a description of relevant policy issues.