Protests Across the State Hold California Republicans Accountable for Their Health Care Crisis

Protests Across the State Hold California Republicans Accountable for Their Health Care Crisis

Last week, Californians took to the streets to hold Republicans Young Kim, Ken Calvert, and David Valadao accountable for causing a health care crisis and shutting down the government. While Kim, Calvert, and Valadao can’t even be bothered to come to work, their constituents are facing cuts to Medicaid and SNAP, and a more than 75% increase on average in health insurance premiums. As a result of California Republicans’ inaction, Californians wil…

SHOT/CHASER: Republicans Left Scrambling As Their Health Care Crisis Hurts Their Own Voters — Protect Our Care

By shutting down the government and ripping away tax credits, Republicans started a fight, screwing over their own voters. Now, after widespread outrage about premium hikes, they admit they’re losing...

Covered California enrollees could see health care costs rise without congressional action

By Steve Large As the government shutdown enters the second week, how much you pay for health care is at the center of the debate. If you get your health insurance through Covered California, be prepared to see your health care bills balloon. Michael Lee-Chang, a 21-year-old college student and Desiree Brannon, a 62-year-old disabled retiree, are enrolled in Covered California. “And no, I wouldn’t be able to afford the rising cost of premiums an…