Medi-Cal reforms promise big savings for California
Sacramento announces major Medi-Cal reform moves aimed at cutting costs and paperwork. The plan, effective July 1, eliminates prior authorization for most beneficiaries, saving state funds and reducing delays for 2.6 million enrollees while redirecting 57 staff to tackle abuses.
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Desegregation probe files handed to ACLU judge orders
U.S. District Judge Manuel Real ordered federal authorities to turn over FBI and related materials from a Pasadena Unified School District desegregation probe to the ACLU. The suit, led by plaintiff Nancy Spangler, seeks enforcement of a court-ordered integration plan amid ongoing appeals.
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Richard Vetterli
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PUC backed ad ban bill gains Assembly support
SACRAMENTO AP A bill to ban political advertising by utilities on utility bills cleared its first Assembly hurdle. The measure, Senate passed and backed by Sen Alfred Alquist, aims to mirror the PUC order banning such mailings, after opposition from PG&E attorney Robert Harris and new coauthors joined in.
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Prescriptions and eye care prior authorization cut
Policy moves to remove prior authorization for most prescriptions including formulary drugs and nonformulary in standard quantities while keeping approvals for nonstandard quantities. Eyewear and ophthalmic materials would also largely lose prior authorization requirements.
Welfare Dads Target of Bill in California Statute Revision
Assembly approves extensive revision to collect child support from absent welfare fathers by directing payments to the local district attorney and requiring county referrals to DA offices. The measure seeks federal funds compliance and faces Senate consideration.
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More Sailors Win Bonus Pay Suit at San Diego
A federal judge ruled that 452 petty officers in San Diego are owed 2.2 million in re-enlistment bonuses from the Navy. Most are nuclear and electronics technicians. The ruling, the fourth in a year, may be appealed by the government.
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