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California Reportedly Uses Medicaid Funds for Weekly Meals to Medi-Cal Enrollees
Daily Caller News Foundation
— Oct 29, 2026
Amidst America's grocery affordability crisis, California is reportedly spending billions of taxpayer dollars to send free luxury meals to eligible welfare recipients including illegal immigrants living in the state.
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Medi-Cal Rules Could Affect 1M Californians’ Coverage
Health
— Oct 12, 2026
California is using state funds to preserve Medi-Cal coverage for some immigrant groups after federal funding changes, while upcoming work and reporting requirements could cause more than 1 million residents to lose coverage. Community clinics are preparing for the impact, with analysts warning the state’s uninsured rate could nearly double by 2030 and Los Angeles County pursuing a tax to support health services.
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Opinion pieces criticize California education scores and infrastructure delays
California-based
— Oct 20, 2026
California faces scrutiny over weak oversight of Medi-Cal billing, with an audit finding that thousands of flagged providers had not been investigated despite billions in payments. Separate criticism highlights low student proficiency in math and English, with only 38.4% meeting math standards and 49.3% meeting English standards; two articles also argue that high costs and mismanagement are weakening the state’s economy and public projects.
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Health Net Plans Cut Assisted Living Coverage
Health
— Oct 15, 2026
As health coverage costs rise, U.S. employers and policymakers are considering alternatives and affordability measures, including employer-funded individual coverage and models under review in Wyoming. Other reports highlight the stakes for consumers: rising insurance-claim complaints in India and Health Net’s planned elimination of assisted-living coverage for thousands of California Medi-Cal members.
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House GOP Blocks Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Impeach Pete Hegseth
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Why Is Medicaid Paying So Much For The Same Ambulance Ride?
California-based
— Jun 20, 2026
In California, a private ambulance transporting a Medi-Cal patient receives $339 per emergency transport . A public ambulance making the same trip, serving the same patient, received $1,168 in 2024 — more than triple…
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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California Democrats Push To Restore Full Healthcare Benefits For Illegal Immigrants
Congressional Democrats
— Feb 27, 2026
Two California Democrats have introduced a bill to restore full Medi-Cal coverage for illegal immigrants age 19 and older. In June 2025, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state Legislature paused new illegal…
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Berkeley Health Study Reveals Widespread Inequities
The University of California, Berkeley
— Aug 24, 2026
Studies and interviews highlight persistent health care access gaps and inequities, from Berkeley’s finding that Medi-Cal patients face referral barriers and low reimbursements to Park City’s reliance on an uninsured workforce supported by a community clinic. Simultaneously, there is a shift toward preventive, coordinated “whole-health” care that connects primary, dental, behavioral, and pharmacy services to improve outcomes and curb rising costs.
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Foster Care Model Expands Access for 15,000 Youth
Lifestyle
— Aug 16, 2026
Communities are expanding foster-care support through parenting programs, cross-agency healthcare coordination, and strong advocacy groups to stabilize and empower foster youth. Initiatives include Verulam’s two-part parenting sessions in South Africa, Partnership HealthPlan of California removing care barriers for Medi-Cal-funded foster youth, CASA-led advocacy in Middlesex County and Chico, and local media coverage highlighting the need for more foster placements.
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