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          The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.

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          The California Health Care Foundation is an independent, nonprofit philanthropy that works to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need.

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Health Insurance Coverage

Our work on health insurance focuses on expanding and strengthening coverage for all Californians. We support policies and programs that improve Medi-Cal enrollment, reduce the number of uninsured residents, and ensure that coverage translates to meaningful access, particularly for communities facing the greatest barriers to care.

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    June 14, 2021
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    Thousands of Californians are losing Medi-Cal every month. What to do if you lose coverage.

    September 25, 2023

    California Health Insurance Stable in 2021, but Many Will Need to Switch Coverage Once COVID-19 Pandemic Protections End

    November 4, 2022
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    Health Insurance in California: A Recent History

    December 17, 2018
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    Public Charge Rule Could Erode Enrollment in Insurance Coverage

    February 3, 2020
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    • Insurance Coverage Data
    • Medi-Cal Eligibility and Enrollment
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    How Massive Federal Cuts Will Create Unprecedented Challenges for Medi-Cal Patients and Providers

    October 3, 2025
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    Covering the Uninsured: Considerations for California as It Prepares for Coverage Losses

    September 5, 2025
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    Covering the Uninsured: A National Scan of State-Based Coverage for Immigrants

    September 4, 2025
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    Lessons from the Medi-Cal Unwinding: Enrollee Experiences and How They Would Fix Renewals

    June 26, 2025
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    Lessons from the Medi-Cal Unwinding: How California Protected Coverage and Policy Options to Improve Renewals

    June 26, 2025
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    Health Policy Changes: What to Watch for in 2025

    January 24, 2025
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    How California Made Almost Everyone Eligible for Health Care Coverage

    September 5, 2024
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    Formidable California Health Reform Advocate Moves to Nation’s Capital

    July 19, 2024
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