California freezes Medi-Cal reimbursement.

kcoy.com     Jul 25, 2008            

SANTA MARIA: The state budget deficit could soon spread its effects into the medical sector. That means those who rely on Medi-Cal can expect some tough times ahead. Starting Thursday, the state is freezing all Medi-Cal reimbursement payments to healthcare providers until there is a budget agreement This includes healthcare clinics, nursing homes, adult day care and residential facilities. An emergency fund set aside by the state to pay such Medi-Cal recipients in case of a crisis, has now run dry. In Santa Maria, some Medi-Cal facilities say they have no immediate plans to turn away patients or cut-back on service or benefits. However, they say that could change quickly if there's no quick agreement on a new state budget. As in previous years, any prolonged budget impasse will mostly hurt those who rely on Medi-Cal... [read full story]                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

modbee.com     Jul 24, 2008          

By MICHELLE LOCKE , Associated Press Writer BERKELEY, Calif. — California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's...                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

sacbee.com     Jul 24, 2008          

By MICHELLE LOCKE - California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's poorest residents. Most clinics funded by...                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

santamariatimes.com     Jul 24, 2008          

BERKELEY, Calif. - California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's poorest residents. Most clinics funded by...                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

cbs47.tv     Jul 24, 2008          

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's poorest residents. An emergency fund...                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

kcoy.com     Jul 24, 2008          

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's poorest residents. An emergency fund...                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

kcba.com     Jul 24, 2008          

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's poorest residents. An emergency fund...                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

kget.com     Jul 24, 2008          

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's poorest residents. An emergency fund...                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

kfty.com     Jul 24, 2008          

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's poorest residents. An emergency fund...                    

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Asian communities speak out against proposed Medi-Cal cuts

tmcnet.com     Jul 24, 2008          

Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Jul. 23--OAKLAND -- Members of the Asian community are deeply concerned about the governor's proposed state budget, which includes possible cuts to Medi-Cal that could eliminate adult dental services...                    

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Budget impasse threatens Medi-Cal clinic funding

kion46.com     Jul 24, 2008          

BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - California lawmakers' inability to pass a budget on time is threatening the cash flow of health clinics that are funded by Medi-Cal and serve some of the state's poorest residents. An emergency fund...                    

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