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
As Republicans continue to block the right to IVF, Governor Newsom signs legislation to expand access
Sep 29, 2024
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed legislation today to expand IVF coverage. Sacramento, California – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed SB 729 by Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-Van Nuys) which requires large group health care...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to address concerns with processed food industry, increase youth access to healthy, local foods
Sep 28, 2024
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed a package of legislation today to increase participation in food assistance programs, protect kids from overly processed foods, reduce food waste, and improve access to healthy, locally grown foods in an effort to...
Governor Newsom signs legislation to strengthen support, opportunities, and safety for Californians with disabilities
Sep 28, 2024
News What you need to know: Governor Newsom signed a package of bills today to improve life for Californians with disabilities at school, at home, and in the community, and increase transparency in California’s support system for people with intellectual and...