Health Care Reform
Gov. Schwarzenegger Announces State will Contract with Federal Government to Cover High-Risk, Uninsured Californians - 4/29/2010
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger today sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announcing his intention to contract with the federal government to operate a temporary health insurance program for currently uninsured individuals with preexisting medical conditions. The decision is based on the Secretary's assurances that 100 percent of the costs will be provided by the federal government for the duration of the program. The state will apply to operate the federal high-risk pool alongside the current state high-risk pool under the same governance and operational framework. Read more...
Gov. Schwarzenegger Takes Action to Implement Federal Health Care Reform in California - 4/28/2010
In 2007, Governor Schwarzenegger made history by putting forward a comprehensive health care reform proposal in California that became a model for the nation. Now the Governor is taking aggressive action to implement federal health reform in California and working with federal officials to ensure that the state receives the resources and flexibility it needs to deliver on the promise of access and wellness for everyone. Read more...