Welcome
Health Access is the leading voice for health care consumers in California.
Founded in 1987, Health Access is the statewide health care consumer advocacy coalition advocating for quality, affordable health care for all Californians. Our Agenda in 2011 and beyond includes:
- Preserving access to care - Fighting budget cuts to deny care and coverage to Californians;
- Providing consumer protections - Working to protect consumers against medical debt and abusive practices by insurers, providers, and others in the health care industry; and
- Expanding coverage and winning comprehensive health reform - Organizing for quality, affordable coverage for all, at both the state and federal level.
HEALTH CARE REFORM:
Health Reform in CA: 2011 in Review - Big Early Benefits, Continued Progress to Get Ready - A look at the progress made and the work still to be done to implement the Affordable Care Act in California. (November 25, 2011)
The Federal Health Law and California: What's New, What's Next, and What Do We Need To Do? - A PowerPoint presentation that explains the content of federal health care reform, how it affects California, and next steps in the implementation process. (Updated - October 2011)
Low-Income Health Programs - Find out more about newly available federal funds that can help California counties provide health coverage to up to 500,000 low-income Californians.
THE FACES OF THE NEW HEALTH LAW: One Year Later, Californians Are Taking Advantage of the New Options and Benefits of the Affordable Care Act - A new report showing that in just one year, hundreds of thousands of Californians have directly benefited from passage of the Affordable Care Act. (March 23, 2011)
STATE BUDGET:
Governor's Proposed Budget to Include Harmful Cuts to Health Care - A fact sheet outlining the cuts to Health and Human Services included in the 2011-12 budget signed by Governor Jerry Brown. (Updated - November 25, 2011)
