Supreme Court to Hear Challenges on Health Reform
For Immediate Release Monday, November 14, 2011The Supreme Court’s decision to hear arguments on the new health reform law means that soon, the question of its constitutionality will be settled,...
View ArticleCALPIRG Supported Law Saved Consumers $127 Million in Health Care Premiums
For Immediate Release Sunday, February 26, 2012Austin Price Rate Review Law Saves California Consumers $127 million on Health Care Premiums in 2011 Sacramento, CA— In its first year of...
View ArticleHealth Care Reform Benefiting Californians
For Immediate Release Friday, March 23, 2012Austin PriceStories from Californians Benefiting from Health Care ReformSacramento, CA - Today marks the second anniversary of the Affordable Care Act, and...
View ArticleThe Sacramento Bee: The Conversation: Stuck in no man's land for health coverage
CALPIRG Making Health Care Work The Sacramento Bee Wednesday, March 28, 2012Herbert Sample Call me crazy. I'm a few months from losing my health insurance coverage – the COBRA plan you can buy after...
View ArticleAetna Rate Increases for Small Businesses “Unjustified”
For Immediate Release Thursday, April 5, 2012Austin PriceSacramento, CA – The California Department of Insurance issued a statement today finding new rate increases of up to 21.4% annually for some...
View ArticleIn California, Aetna raises health insurance rates for small businesses
CALPIRG Making Health Care Work The Sacramento Bee Friday, April 6, 2012Claudia BuckSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Despite criticism from California's state insurance commissioner and several statewide consumer...
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At Stake: What’s on the Line for Health Care Consumers in the Pending Supreme...
Released by: CALPIRG Education Fund Release date: Tuesday, June 19, 2012At Stake.pdfThe outcome of the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will have far reaching impacts on...
View ArticleStatement by Pedro Morillas CALPIRG Legislative Director on U.S. Supreme...
For Immediate Release Thursday, June 28, 2012Today’s decision is good news for consumers in California. Insurance companies can’t go back to the days of dropping your coverage once you become ill, or...
View ArticleWe're not done yet: Next steps for CA health care
BlogThursday, June 28, 2012The Supreme Court has upheld the national health care law, and this is really good news for consumers. Insurance companies will have to keep spending at least 80% of premium...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor: Why healthcare costs so much
CALPIRG Making Health Care Work The Los Angeles Times Sunday, February 3, 2013Wesley SammsRe: "Small surgery, huge markup," Business, Jan. 31The article hits the nail on the head when it comes to high...
View ArticleSupreme Court hears arguments on ‘Pay for Delay’ Case
BlogMonday, March 25, 2013Wesley SammsThe Supreme Court is hearing arguments today on the case of the Federal Trade Commission v. Watson Pharmaceuticals. The case will decide whether it is legal for...
View ArticlePrescription for Danger
New report shows that compounding pharmacies have been exploiting loopholes in the regulatory system for at least a decade.
View ArticleCALPIRG joint letter on Consumer protection for “California Covered”
CALPIRG joins a coalition of consumer advocates in preventing risks to consumers using the new health benefits exchange known as “California Covered.”
View ArticleCovered California Announces New Plans and Rates for 2014
“Today’s announcement is the exciting next step in ensuring that Californians can access affordable and reliable heath care coverage,” said Jon Fox.
View ArticleComments on the Anthem Blue Cross Proposal to Raise Health Insurance Rates
Anthem Blue Cross has proposed rate increases as high as 24.9% for policyholders in their “grandfathered” health insurance plans that were established before the Affordable Care Act was signed into...
View ArticleAnthem to raise some premiums as much as 25%
Los Angeles Times: "We are very concerned Anthem proposed a rate hike this high without adequate justification," said Emily Rusch, CALPIRG's director.
View ArticleHealth Insurance Rate Review Has Saved Californians $349 Million
This report looks at the impacts and effects of the first three years of health insurance rate review in California, and makes policy recommendations to strengthen and expand the process to more...
View ArticleCalifornia Health Insurance Rate Review
In its first three years, health insurance rate review in California has saved consumers and small businesses $349 million.
View ArticleNew Report Shows Rate Review Process Saved Californians $349M Since 2011
Californians have saved $349 million on health insurance under a rate review process established in 2011, according to a report from the California Public Interest Research Group. However, the report...
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Pro-Consumer Healthcare Bills Pass Legislature, Await Governor's Signature
Jason PfeiflePublic Health Advocate510-844-6809Contact person by emailJason leads CALPIRG's advocacy on public health issues, including stopping antibiotic overuse on livestock and reducing our...
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