The Insurance Commissioner traveled around the state to tell people that all Californians, including the undocumented, are now eligible for full Medi-Cal.

THURSDAY, MAY 23

PROGRAM #10383  12:00 PM PT 

Using New Medi-Cal Coverage. California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara recently traveled around the state to tell people that all Californians, including the undocumented, are now eligible for full-scope Medi-Cal. Commissioner Lara authored the first Health for All Kids law as a state senator in 2015 covering all children. Now California has laws expanding Health for All to adults. Drawing from his experience growing in an uninsured family, Lara shares advice with hesitant applicants. This program includes stories from radio listeners about their struggles and joys when accessing Medi-Cal and utilizing health care.

Guests: Ricardo Lara, Insurance Commissioner, California Department of Insurance, Los Angeles, CA; Radio Listeners Testimonies Using Medi-Cal.

Photo: California Department of Health Care Services via Facebook 

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