Affordable health care for all
We are one of the first states in the nation to offer health care to everyone with low incomes. We did this through an expansion of Medi-Cal. You can get this medical care, no matter your immigration status. California is also lowering health care costs, including for prescription drugs and insulin. And we are increasing access to high-quality health care providers.
Transforming behavioral health
California is making behavioral health services more available to all, especially our youth. We’re investing in our health care workers and building housing and treatment sites. We’re getting more help to those challenged with mental illness and substance abuse. And we’ve started a nation-leading program called CARE Court. It helps get people off the streets, out of jails and hospitals, and into treatment, with the support they need.
Safeguarding reproductive health
Radical politicians are assaulting women’s health care with dangerous and deadly consequences. But California is protecting women. Governor Newsom has taken action, including signing more than 20 laws to support and expand abortion care. He led the successful push to have the right to reproductive freedom added to California’s constitution. We will protect women who seek basic care and the health care workers who provide it.
News about health care
Governor Newsom signs legislation delivering $90 million in emergency funding for Planned Parenthood after Trump defunds organization
Feb 11, 2026
News What you need to know: After Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill” defunded reproductive health care providers, California is providing emergency funding to protect access, keep clinics open, and stop Trump's war on women. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today signed SB 106...
Governor Newsom announces new funding through LA Rises to support youth mental health for LA firestorm survivors
Feb 4, 2026
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom and LA Rises, in partnership with the California Fire Foundation, are responding to LA firestorm survivors' needs with funding to support a UCLA Health program that provides stronger mental health support and healing. LOS...
Governor Newsom proposes improving access to menopause health care
Feb 2, 2026
News What you need to know: Fulfilling a commitment he made to California women last year, Governor Newsom’s budget proposal includes improved access to perimenopause, menopause and postmenopause health care. SACRAMENTO – As part of his 2026-27 budget proposal,...