The purpose of this hearing is to explore two specific questions. At this time there are no federal or state laws, regulations or guidelines regarding mold exposure, identification, or remediation. They discuss such issues as simplifying the Medi-Cal and Healthy Families programs to make the promise of eligibility a reality. To enroll more than a million Californians who are eligible but not enrolled in government programs. To seriously consider providing parental coverage up to 250 percent of poverty.
Prescription medications cost too much.
Seniors need help now as HMO prescription benefits are being decreased. Other states have passed legislation to help seniors. This hearing explores what needs to be done from the perspective of patients, providers, HMOs, pharmaceutical companies and public agencies. This is an informational hearing by the Senate Health and Human Services. According to many observers and experts, the United States is facing a growing shortage of emergency medical care, arguably leading to an unprecedented crisis.