Statewide Region Local News: Health

Hearing Wednesday will probe health plans’ willingness to cover expanded range of mental conditions.

Gov. cites existing state program to help buy hearing aids, but parents call it a ‘nightmare’

Gov. says California is already working on effort to manufacture its own insulin at lower costs.

Many states have ended the practice of confiscating benefits from orphaned and disabled kids, but California will let it continue.

But opponents fear that new involuntary treatment rules violate civil liberties.

Set for Wednesday, the labor action could slow services at three dozen hospitals.

Abortion remains legal and available in California, creating an influx of out-of-state patients, workers say.

Removal from Medi-Cal rolls was suspended during the pandemic. Not anymore.