H: Heath Care For All Kids

Governor Schwarzenegger’s Newly Released “Health Care Reform” Package Leaves out Coverage for California Children

JennyKattlove — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 15:02:46 -0400

Last Friday, Governor Schwarzenegger released a proposal for Phase 1 of “Health Care Reform” in California [visit the (temporary) website http://opr.ca.gov/temp/ for details of the plan]. Disappointingly, this first phase of health care reform omits any policy that would expand health coverage to children.

CA - We're Seeing Red! Take it to the Big Five!

Donna — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:32:46 -0400

Last week, in a heartless act of fiscal folly, the California Budget Conference Committee voted to increase red tape for children with Medi-Cal coverage by requiring families to re-enroll in the program every six months.

Message to California's Leaders: Dropping A Quarter Million Children from Health Coverage is Truly Irresponsible

JennyKattlove — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 15:53:39 -0400

Last night, California’s Budget Conference Committee voted to support a proposal that would drop a quarter million children from health coverage by requiring children to renew their Medi-Cal coverage every six months. This proposal is called Semi-Annual Reporting.

CA - Don't Bury Our Children in Paperwork!

Donna — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:36:41 -0400

Dear CA MomsRising.org member,

Paperwork a new hazard to California's children? Unfortunately, it could be. In an effort to cut the budget, legislators are considering a truly twisted tactic right now: Cutting eligible kids off healthcare coverage by increasing red tape. The result -- more than 471,000 children could lose their health insurance.[1]

Make Your Voice Heard Now: California's Children's Health At Stake!

JennyKattlove — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 14:16:50 -0400

DECISIONS ABOUT CHILDREN’S HEALTH BEING MADE NOW: The most critical California state budget item for children’s health may be decided as early as this Thursday.

Moms and Kids Urge CA Legislators to Get Back on Track!

Donna — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 13:15:02 -0400

It was an amazing experience to deliver MomsRising.org member messages along with compasses telling legislators to get back on track to covering all kids! Our fabulous group of moms and kids reminded me again of the power of personal stories. One of the Assembly’s health policy experts was even moved to tears by the personal story of one of the moms delivering the Compass-o-Grams.

Legislators Lost in Sacramento!

Donna — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:19:48 -0400

When I'm really lost, I need some serious help to get re-oriented -- a map, a compass, and someone giving me directions! It looks like the California legislature may also need some serious navigational help to back on course with healthcare for all kids.

California - Turn this Car Around!

Donna — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:46:01 -0400

Just a few months ago, our leaders were breathlessly close to expanding healthcare coverage for kids. Now?

Sometimes It Takes a Mom

Ashley Boyd — Thu, 22 May 2008 15:21:12 -0400

We've got exciting news -- a mom just became one of our state's most powerful leaders. Assemblywoman Karen Bass was sworn in as Speaker of the California Assembly yesterday, becoming the first African American woman in the nation to serve in this powerful role. Way to go Speaker Bass!

Ms. Smith Goes to Sacramento

Ashley Boyd — Thu, 22 May 2008 14:33:26 -0400

I’ve watched the movie Mr. Smith Goes to Washington too many times because I’m definitely a sucker for inspirational stories about “ordinary” people entering and influencing the corridors of power.