4.26.2017

By Gloria Dulan-Wilson
-->

Hello All:

Looks like California might be on the right track in their new health care initiative - but one has to wait and see. I've seen some things start off right at the beginning in Cali, and then go horribly wrong.  It really does depend on who's in charge - But erring on the side of optimism, I'm sharing some info I just received recently:





PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Wednesday, April 26, 2017
Contact: Michael Soller (916) 651-4814 o / 
(213) 446-1851 cell/ Michael.Soller@sen.ca.gov
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today California took a major step toward universal health coverage when the Senate Health Committee approved the Healthy California Act (Senate Bill 562). The final vote is pending but a majority of members approved. Sens. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) and Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego) have proposed to cover all California residents with a publicly run plan.

“With today’s vote we are closer to being able to say, once and for all, that healthcare is not a privilege, it’s a human right,” said Senator Ricardo Lara. “Every family, every child, every senior deserves healthcare that costs less and covers more, and California has a chance to lead the rest of the nation toward universal care.”
“I want to thank Senate Health Committee Chairman Dr. Ed Hernandez and the committee members who voted for SB 562 today,” said Senator Toni G. Atkins. “They see clearly that the time is right for us to give all Californians the peace of mind that comes with knowing that they and their families will have access to quality healthcare, no matter who they are, how much money they have or who’s in power in Washington, D.C.”

Hours before the vote, nearly 1,000 people rallied in support of the Healthy California Act at the Sacramento Convention Center and marched to the Capitol for the hearing at the Senate Health Committee.

Supporters thronged the John Burton Hearing Room to support the bill.

The Healthy California Act will be heard next by the Appropriations Committee, which Sen. Lara chairs. A fiscal study is underway.

Highlights of the Healthy California Act:

·       Covers Californians for all medical care, including inpatient, outpatient, emergency care, dental, vision, mental health, and nursing home care.

·       Eliminates co-pays and insurance deductibles

·       Californians can choose their doctor from a full list of health care providers, not a narrow network chosen by insurance companies.

·       Referrals are not required for a member to see any eligible provider.

·       Californians are covered when they travel.

·       Physicians and nurses will make decisions about care, and have the ability to override computers or clinical practice guidelines in the best interest of the patient.

·       Healthy California will be governed by a nine-member, unpaid board appointed by the governor and Legislature and a public advisory committee of doctors, nurses, other health care providers, and consumers. 


###

Michael Soller
Communications Director
Office of State Senator Ricardo Lara

If you live in California, congratulations to you - hopefully you will take full positive advantage of this get your health on track. If it is as good as it sounds, I truly hope other states will follow suit.   

Stay Blessed

Gloria 


No comments:

Post a Comment

Thank YOU For Visiting Gloria Dulan-Wilson Eclectic Black People VIP Blog. We Would Like Your Views, Interests And Perspectives. Please Leave A Comment Below.