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 launches first-in-the-nation program providing free diapers for all new parents
May 8, 2026
News What you need to know: California is launching a first-in-the-nation program to provide 400 free diapers to every newborn, easing costs for families and supporting infant and maternal health as the state explores how CalRx can help bring down diaper costs. Para...
El Gobernador Newsom lanza el primer programa del país que ofrece pañales gratuitos a todos los nuevos padres
May 8, 2026
News Lo que necesita saber: California está lanzando un programa pionero a nivel nacional para proporcionar 400 pañales gratuitos a cada bebé recién nacido, aliviando los costos para las familias y apoyando la salud materno-infantil, mientras el estado explora cómo...
Governor Newsom statement on Fifth Circuit ruling restricting access to mifepristone
May 1, 2026
News What you need to know: The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling restricting access to the abortion medication mifepristone to patients. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the Fifth Circuit ruling...