Months ago, California legislators unveiled a series of bills that they said would fix our broken healthcare system. They did this in the face of growing discontent by progressives across the state who wanted the Assembly to work on financing and implementing SB 562, The […]
Speaking for Controlled Healthcare Insurance Corp., the incomparable Ernestine tells a patient, “Life itself is a pre-existing condition. Our prescription for it: Don’t get sick!” That’s the only way to stay ahead of the insurance companies whose only concern is profits. As Ernestine says, “It […]
Ever wondered what health care would be like if it were a public service and not a business? What if only you and your doctor decided on your care, not your insurance company? Had it with doctor networks, high deductibles and other hassles designed to […]
Denials of claims and increasing premiums are just the latest news California consumers have to look forward to. This is not hyperbole. The California Department of Insurance has opened an investigation into allegations regarding Aetna’s practices of denying claims. The insurance commissioner did this after […]
Ernestine is now at the claims department. Her favorite response: “Not covered. We consider that an elective procedure, meaning we elect not to cover it.” How many times have you heard, Not Covered! — HEAL California is an independent news and information hub focused on […]
Ed Begley Jr. says there is only one way California Medicare for All can be won. We won’t be able to fix a broken healthcare system until all of us join the battle. — HEAL California is an independent news and information hub focused on […]
Adam Arkin says the fight for California Medicare for All can only be won if we all join the battle. Quoting U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, he says this is the civil rights battle of our time. — HEAL California is an independent news and information […]
The Walking Dead’s Scott Wilson wants to end Corporate Healthcare in California before the zombie apocalypse. Join him. — HEAL California is an independent news and information hub focused on the California Medicare for All movement. We feature non-partisan news, views, podcasts and videos that […]
