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Namirah Jones, at home with her mom Mia Costley, in Corona on May 2, 2022. Jones has severe autism as well as an intellectual disability. Photo by Lauren Justice for CalMatters

‘Like torture’: For Californians with special needs, getting to see a dentist can take years

by Kristen Hwang May 17, 2022May 18, 2022

Tens of thousands of Californians with disabilities require special accommodations for dental care, but only 14 centers in the state can treat them.

Annabel Adams, inside of her home in Long Beach, on May 5, 2022. Photo by Pablo Unzueta for CalMatters

Should health insurers cover the cost of fertility treatment?

by Ana B. Ibarra May 9, 2022May 19, 2022

Elizabeth Lomeli reads to her daughter, Gisselle, at their home in Pacoima on April 23, 2022. Photo by Da'Shaunae Marisa for CalMatters. children mental health

Children and Youth

California’s youngest children need more mental health support, advocates say in request for funding

by Elizabeth Aguilera April 29, 2022April 29, 2022

primary health care

On the wellness curve, focus on primary health care will put California ahead

by Guest Commentary April 29, 2022April 27, 2022

California protesters hold signs backing abortion rights during a march in Los Angeles in 2021. Photo by Elsa Seignol, REUTERS

How California created the nation’s easiest abortion access — and why it’s poised to go further

by Kristen Hwang April 21, 2022

health care

Most-vulnerable Californians stand to benefit under health care contract proposal

by Guest Commentary April 19, 2022April 17, 2022

Several efforts are underway to cut insulin costs in California. Photo by George Frey, REUTERS

Plans to curb California insulin costs abound. Will anything get done this year?

by Ana B. Ibarra April 8, 2022April 7, 2022

Health care is essential to ending homelessness

by Guest Commentary April 1, 2022March 31, 2022

‘An enormous disabling event’: Long COVID could have inequitable impact on Californians

by Ana B. Ibarra March 24, 2022March 23, 2022

A policy approach to make California a state of ‘Belonging’

by Guest Commentary March 23, 2022March 22, 2022