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Federal changes starting in 2027 could impact 1 million L.A. County enrollees.
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Eye exams for children are required under federal law to be covered by most private health plans and Medicaid, and many states mandate school vision screenings. But a federal survey finds that a quarter of children and teens are still not getting the recommended tests.
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The legislation needs two-thirds approval from the state legislature before the end of the month to get on the November ballot.
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The CDC now reports at least eight confirmed cases in California so far and 40 nationwide.
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People who catch COVID may feel as if they won't get it again, at least not for a long time. Their immune system should be primed to fight it off in the future. Right? Well, let's see.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom proposed spending $100 million to make insulin affordable to millions of people with diabetes under a new state generic drug label, CalRx. But questions surrounding cost and distribution remain.
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Bullets from lower caliber weapons, such as handguns, typically pierce straight through a target, medical experts say. By comparison, higher caliber guns, such as the AR-15s used in many mass shootings, can liquefy organs because of their much higher projectile speeds.
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COVID-19 vaccinations for children younger than 5 could start right after the Juneteenth holiday.
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Health officials say the risk to the general public remains low. Meanwhile, the COVID test positivity rate continues to rise and is 2.5 times higher than just a month ago.
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Covered California and Medi-Cal share a computer system for eligibility and enrollment. Nearly a decade since the Affordable Care Act expanded coverage options in the state, enrollees can be diverted to the wrong program — or dropped altogether — if erroneous information gets into the system.
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In the Inland Empire, where many residents have diabetes, one health plan is diving into the experiment by delivering healthy, prepared meals to those lucky enough to get them.
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Organizers say they’re seeing a dramatic increase of people seeking mental health support in the Asian American community. They’re working to connect youth with therapists for up to 10 free sessions.
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The FDA is investigating 17 cases, 15 in California. The outbreak potentially linked to strawberries sold at a number of retailers, including Trader Joe's, Kroger, Safeway, Aldi and Walmart.
