CA Governor Accepts $12 Million in Medi-Cal Assistance
September 26, 2014
Today, TCP joins a coalition of children’s health advocates to applaud the Governor’s decision to sign SB 18 (Leno/Hernandez) and thank him for continuing California’s commitment to expanded health coverage. SB 18 provides for the state to accept $12 million in private foundation and federal funds to help with Medi-Cal renewals. “More than half of California’s children are covered by Medi-Cal, but they need to renew their coverage every year,” said Wendy Lazarus, Founder & Co-President of The Children’s Partnership. “New income requirements and a confusing renewal notice have slowed renewals, so this assistance program has come just in time.”
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