"As the California budget cycle begins, we urge Santa Cruz County residents to stay engaged, informed and vocal," writes Laura Marcus in a Guest Commentary. "Share your stories, support local ...

Affordability of health care is a priority feature that every Californian seeks, particularly the under-resourced community. The task of how to apply for Medi‑Cal in California may appear challenging, ...

Recent state and federal changes are bringing important updates to Medi-Cal, which provides health care coverage for 31% of Santa Cruz County residents, more than 80,000 people. Some of these changes ...

Looking for information on how to enroll in a Covered California health plan for 2026? Here's what you need to know.

Mayor Karen Bass on Tuesday encouraged residents to enroll in Medi-Cal before the end of the year, warning that on Jan. 1, people 19 and over without "satisfactory immigration status" will not be ...

Starting April 1, Californians who depend on Medi-Cal — the state’s Medicaid health care program — for their health care expenses will need to once again go through a redetermination process to renew ...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is proposing an "asset test" for seniors to prove eligibility for Medi-Cal healthcare benefits for low-income Californians in response to a budget shortfall. To qualify, ...

Many Medi-Cal beneficiaries are unaware of their vision and dental benefits and those services are often underutilized as a result, California Department of Health Care Services officials said during ...