CALIFORNIA LIFESTYLE

California Family

California Expanded Doula Care for Black Mothers

California Expanded Doula Care for Black Mothers

The state began covering doula services through Medi-Cal in 2023 to address persistent maternal health disparities.

Live Poll

Do you believe community-based support programs improve health outcomes for mothers in your area?


Pregnancy

Pregnancy

California Legislation Passed to Extend Health Enrollment

The bill aims to classify pregnancy as a qualifying life event for insurance purposes.


Child Care

Live Poll

Should California increase state funding to support mandatory paid leave for local school employees?

Child Care

California Will Expand Pregnancy Leave in 2027

Public education employees will receive 14 weeks of paid pregnancy disability leave starting January 1.

California Will Expand Pregnancy Leave in 2027

Special Needs

Live Poll

Should local agencies be required to maintain essential services despite administrative transitions in your area?

Special Needs

Newsom Signed Bill to Protect Disability Resource Centers

The new law prevents the closure of essential aging and disability support services across the Central Coast.

Newsom Signed Bill to Protect Disability Resource Centers

Eldercare

Live Poll

Should private health insurers be permitted to reduce coverage for assisted living services?

Eldercare

Schiff Demanded Health Net Restore Benefits

Senator Adam Schiff urged the insurer to reinstate assisted living coverage for thousands of California residents.

Schiff Demanded Health Net Restore Benefits