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This bill blocks Trump administration efforts to undermine protections in the Affordable Care Act for patients with pre-existing conditions.
“Since the start of this administration, the president and leaders of his party in Congress have done everything they can to get rid of protections for patients with pre-existing conditions,” said Thompson. “This is unacceptable, and it’s why today I voted to pass the Protecting Patients with Pre-Existing Conditions Act. This bill protects the more than 130 million Americans with pre-existing conditions who shouldn’t have to pay more or be denied coverage because of their condition. House Democrats will not stop our fight to ensure these protections remain in place and to defend the Affordable Care Act.”
This bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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The blood drive will take place from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Bloodmobile in the student parking lot at the front entrance of the campus, 15880 Dam Rd Extension, Clearlake.
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – From April 14 through April 18, the Lake County Health Services Department and community partners attended the 2019 FEMA Healthcare Coalition Response Leadership, or HRCL, course in Anniston, Alabama.
The HCRL course is based on guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control, and Prevention Public Health Preparedness Capabilities, as well as best practices for health care coalition building, preparedness, response and recovery.
Attendees received instruction on the development of indicators, triggers, and tactics for proactive health coalition planning.
In addition, the course provided techniques and instruction for health care coalition response and recovery leadership, during an emergency.
Lake County health leaders also gained practical experience in healthcare coalition leadership response, through a series of progressive exercises designed to emulate realistic community and regional public health and medical emergencies.
The Lake County Health Services Department and community partners learned the latest emergency planning procedures, and received valuable information to ensure our county’s safety during an actual emergency.
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“We absolutely must look out for our most vulnerable population,” Sen. Dodd said. “I’m proposing legislation that achieves that important goal while saving money for the state. It is commonsense policy that ensures everyone comes out ahead.”
Senate Bill 214, which passed the Senate Health committee yesterday, would allow low-income people with disabilities to make the transition from skilled nursing facilities to receiving care in their homes, getting residents in the most integrated community settings possible. It allows for the extension of an existing program if federal funds run out in 2020.
The program, California Community Transitions, successfully transitioned 3,629 from institutional settings since 2007 for an average savings of $60,000 per person per year.
The bill is co-sponsored by Disability Rights California and East Bay Innovations.
“We’re appreciative of Sen. Dodd’s leadership in authoring this bill so we can continue to provide these important services,” said Tom Heinz, East Bay Innovations’ executive director. “California Community Transitions opens up the world again for people who have been trapped in institutionalized settings so they can return to a life of dignity and choice.”
The second bill, SB 263, would help Californians with disabilities save for their financial futures while streamlining accounting requirements for small businesses. It increases the amount people can put in CalABLE accounts, which allow families of the disabled to open tax-free savings accounts without the worry of losing government assistance.
SB 263 is supported by Treasurer Fiona Ma and disability rights advocates. It passed the Senate Governance and Finance committee yesterday.
“This would allow for greater participation by people without fear of losing important benefits like SSI and Medicaid,” said Treasurer Ma. “It’s time to give these folks some financial security and stability and stop hiding assets.”
Dodd represents California’s Third Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Sonoma, Yolo, Sacramento and Contra Costa counties. You can learn more about Sen. Dodd at www.sen.ca.gov/dodd.
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