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CEO Statement on Efforts to Limit Access to Food Assistance

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes issued a statement in opposition to a new USDA rule on SNAP benefits.

08.05.2019

CEO Statement on Trump Administration Decision Not to Defend ACA

L.A. Care CEO John Baackes released the following statement on the latest action against the Affordable Care Act.

03.28.2019

CEO Statement on Texas Judge Ruling ACA Unconstitutional

Clouds are once again hanging over the Affordable Care Act (ACA), requiring us to remain vigilant in protecting the health care gains we have made since the landmark legislation became law in 2010.

12.18.2018

CEO Statement on Public Charge Announcement

The Trump administration recently announced proposed changes to the long-standing “

10.10.2018

CEO Statement on Short-Term Limited Duration Health Plans

Allowing insurers to offer short-term, limited-duration health plans (short-term plans) is just the latest attempt by the Trump Administration to undermine the Affordable Care Act (ACA). L.A.

08.17.2018

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  • Become a Member
    • Medi-Cal
      • Plan Overview
      • Plan Partners
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      • Do I Qualify?
      • How to Join
    • Medicare Plus
      • Plan Overview
      • Benefits
      • How to Enroll
    • L.A. Care Covered
      • Plan Overview
      • Shop Plans
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      • How to Enroll
    • PASC-SEIU Plan
      • Plan Overview
      • Benefits Guide
      • Continuation Coverage
      • Do I Qualify?
      • How to Join
  • For Members
    • Welcome to L.A. Care
      • Getting Started
      • Member ID Card
      • Member Documents
      • Medi-Cal Member Handbook
      • My L.A. Care Covered
      • Make a Payment
      • Rights & Responsibilities
      • About Your Health Plan
      • Member Newsletters
      • Health News and Advisories
    • Getting Care
      • Know Your Care Options
      • Appointments
      • Routine Exams
      • Urgent Care
      • Emergencies
      • Nurse Advice Line
      • Pharmacy Services
      • Behavioral Health
      • Dental Services
      • Vision
      • Teladoc
      • Continuity of Care
    • Member Support
      • L.A. Care Community Link
      • Interpretation & Translation
      • Transportation
      • Care Management
      • Enhanced Care Management
      • Long Term Services and Supports
      • Community Supports
      • Grievance Information
      • Grievance Form
      • Medi-Cal Renewals

    • Need to Pay Your Premium?

      L.A. Care Covered members can visit our Make a Payment web page for billing information.

  • For Providers
    • Provider Central
      • Provider Sign in
      • Join Our Network
      • Elevating the Safety Net
      • Southern CA PPE Consortium
      • Provider Programs
      • Policies and Compliance
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • News and Advisories
    • Claims and EDI
      • Submitting a Claim
      • ICD-10
      • Using EDI
      • Submitting Encounter Data
    • Provider Resources
      • Elevating Clinical Quality + P4P
      • Enhanced Care Management
      • Care Management
      • Community Supports
      • Medi-Cal Redetermination
      • Pharmacy Services
      • Provider Training
      • Forms and Manuals
      • Tools and Toolkits
      • Health Information Technology

    • Medi-Cal Renewals

      Help your patients with redetermination. View our FAQs.

  • Healthy Living
    • Community Engagement
      • Community Resource Centers
      • Health Promoters
      • Caregiver Resources
      • Consumer Advisory Councils
    • Health Resources
      • Healthy Living & Prevention
      • Health & Wellness Videos
      • Maternity Care Programs
      • Health Ed Audio Library

    • Stay Active, Healthy & Informed

      Visit our Community Resource Centers for free classes, programs and services to enhance your health and well-being.

  • About Us
    • About L.A. Care
      • Mission, Vision and Values
      • Health Equity
      • Board of Governors
      • Leadership
      • Operational Excellence
      • History
      • Awards & Honors
      • Grantmaking
      • Careers
      • Contact Us
    • Public Meetings
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      • Committee Meetings
      • Public Advisory Committees
    • Media Center
      • Newsroom
      • Fact Sheet
      • Media Kit
      • Annual Reports
      • Videos
      • Speakers Bureau
      • We Are L.A. Care

    • Health Equity

      See how we support the vision of everyone having fair and just opportunities to be as healthy as possible. 

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