CalOptima and Social Services officials warn it’s going to be harder for low income families to keep their public health insurance under federal cuts and eligibility changes as OC’s health plan for the poor loses members.
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OC’s Poorest Brace For Cuts to Food Stamps and Health Insurance This Thanksgiving
Food bank and social services leaders warn of impending cuts and changes to food assistance and health care programs for hundreds of thousands of OC’s poorest families.
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Some OC Social Services Workers Plan to Picket For Better Pay, Increased Staffing
Workers who help process applications for public benefits like food stamps and MediCal plan to picket for better pay and increased staffing amid contract negotiations.
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The Happiest Place on Earth is Surrounded by Some of Orange County’s Poorest
Nearly half of Anaheim’s residents are on public health plans – an indicator of poverty in the area. Now, that health coverage is threatened after changes to the renewal process.
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With Drops in Critical Safety Nets Looming, OC Hosts a Resource Fair in Santa Ana
With additional food benefits ending and the eligibility for Medi-Cal being redetermined, County officials and nonprofits are hosting a resource fair to help residents sign up for benefits.
