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 calls on Trump administration to remove roadblocks to California’s expansion of essential health benefits, including IVF
News What you need to know: California is calling on the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to approve the state’s application to update its essential health benefits (EHBs), which includes the expansion of coverage requirements for In Vitro...
California stops major hospice fraud scheme in LA, brings criminal charges to hold fraudsters accountable
News What you need to know: Continuing California’s crackdown on hospice fraud following President Trump’s pardon of the man behind the biggest health care fraud in U.S. history, Governor Newsom and Attorney General Bonta today announced the state is bringing charges...
Governor Newsom convenes leaders to confront crisis facing boys and men
News What you need to know: California is bringing together leaders across sectors to tackle rising loneliness, disconnection, and lack of opportunity among boys and young men — and drive real solutions. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer...
