Eligibility

Medi-Cal Expansion to Undocumented Children

CHCF supports the historic expansion of full-scope Medi-Cal to undocumented children by working to overcome barriers to enrollment.

Getting and Keeping Health Coverage for Low-Income Californians: A Guide for Advocates

Jen Flory, Elizabeth Landsberg, Shirley Sanematsu, Mona Tawatao

Coverage Trends

With funding from CHCF, the Western Center on Law and Poverty updated its popular guide for advocates helping low-income Californians enroll in health coverage.

California Eligibility and Enrollment Report: Insurance Affordability Programs

California Department of Health Care Services, Covered California

Coverage Trends

A mandatory report to the California legislature provides an official reckoning of how many residents have gained health insurance and through which pathways.

Medi-Cal Win-Win: Surging Enrollment Fosters Investment in the Safety Net

Pacific Health Consulting Group

Increased Medi-Cal enrollment since ACA implementation was a game-changer for public plans and safety-net clinics. This research examines plans' investment in clinics and the outlook for the future.

Major Transition with Minor Disruption: Moving Undocumented Children from Healthy Kids to Full-Scope Medi-Cal

Undocumented children with low incomes soon will be eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal, but some already have other coverage. How can the state minimize care disruptions during this transition?

In or Out: An Examination of Medicaid’s Coverage Determination Policies

As the largest US purchaser of health services, Medicaid decides whether millions of Americans can get new medical interventions. How do state programs determine what to cover?

Survey on Mental Health Care: Californian Attitudes and Awareness

Expanding Health Coverage, Behavioral Health, Coverage Trends

A CHCF-sponsored Field Poll finds that most Californians think mental health treatment can improve lives, yet 3 in 10 don't know if their health plans cover such care.

Individual Coverage Under the ACA: California vs. Federal Provisions

Kelch Policy Group

Coverage Trends

The marketplace for Californians buying individual health coverage after January 1, 2014, will be affected by both federal and state laws and regulations. This side-by-side comparison table gives an overview of their similarities and differences.