Health Access California

TODAY Covered California announced their 2025 health coverage rates. While premiums are set to increase 7.9%, most enrollees will actually see lower costs thanks to investments from the state budget & the Biden-Harris Inflation Reduction Act #IRA. But without federal action, enrollees could see costs spike next year as the #IRA subsidies are set to expire. “We know these investments work, as enrollment Covered California is at an all-time high. But that means more Californians are at risk of seeing their health care costs go up. Inaction is inexcusable” said our Director of Policy and Advocacy, Diana Douglas. Read the full release: https://lnkd.in/guXvhnHf

Have you heard? Health Access is seeking an Executive Director committed to advocating for the needs of health care consumers, poised to expand the coalition to reflect the needs of diverse communities, and driven by a deep passion for our organization's mission. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gMFFna47

Today’s read: Our outgoing ED Anthony Wright talks to California Healthline's Samantha Young about his accomplishments in CA, and the reality of what’s at stake and what can be accomplished with health reform nationally when he takes over at Families USA: https://lnkd.in/e_7YF7pc

In the wake of Anthony Wright’s departure as our Executive Director, we are excited to announce that Amanda McAllister-Wallner will serve as Interim Executive Director for Health Access California starting this week. She has served eight years at Health Access, including as Deputy Director since 2021 and prior to that as Director of CA LGBTQ Health & Human Services Network for five years. Amanda will continue our consumer advocacy campaigns at both the state and federal level. “I am honored to be taking on this new role with Health Access California to continue its success as a voice for California’s health care consumers with policymakers and state agencies,” said Amanda. “I have learned so much in my eight years working with Anthony, and he is leaving the organization on strong footing financially and politically. We are stronger than ever and will continue take on the kinds of ambitious fights that have characterized our work over these last twenty years.” Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/gd4_Uwep

Today is our long-time executive director Anthony Wright's last day, and though he has work ahead at the federal level as the incoming director of Families USA, we wanted to give him a chance to take a look back at the formidable work he’s done leading the charge on creating a better, more affordable, and more equitable health care system for all Californians. Read his blog post and see just how far we’ve come! https://lnkd.in/gB-ERfya

Spread the word--Health Access is hiring! We are seeking a Regulatory Advocate to join our team of passionate, hard-working individuals. Interested? Check out the job listing on our website: https://lnkd.in/gREWqNwY

State leaders are stepping up across the country to tackle health care costs. In California, the Office of Health Care Affordability voted 6-1 to set a cost growth cap of 3% over the next 5 years, which will put downward pressure on hospital prices. Thanks to the leadership of Health Access California for their tireless efforts and to the team at Arnold Ventures working to ensure accessing care is not a devastating blow to the family budget. https://lnkd.in/eGsrT4mr

California Governor Newsom's #MayRevise #CABudget proposed health cuts would prevent many from getting needed care, in particular, disabled and elderly undocumented Californians receiving IHSS services. We urge legislators to balance cuts with revenues, and ensure much-needed health care access and affordability. "Removing funding from these services could result in further impoverishment, and increased state spending on expensive nursing home care. This cut is not just picking on a particular population, but penny wise and pound foolish" said Anthony Wright Read more: https://lnkd.in/gPG8uyBv

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Spread the word--Health Access is hiring! We are seeking a Regulatory and Administrative Advocate to join our team of passionate, hard-working individuals. Interested? Check out the job listing on our website: https://lnkd.in/gREWqNwY