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New UCLA report highlights how the pandemic’s economic impacts are affecting Californians’ mental health

A new UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report shows an increased risk of poor mental health among California adults impacted by economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), Mental Health Program
UCLA Newsroom

COVID-19: Economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health, study finds

“In order to reduce the additional risk of psychological distress and severe impairment related to COVID-related economic hardships, policymakers need to give all Californians access to the financial and social resources that will help bridge the gap in economic insecurity,” said Imelda Padilla-Frausto, a scientist at the research center. “Recovery from the pandemic begins with addressing many longstanding inequities across the state.”

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), Mental Health Program
D. Imelda Padilla-Frausto
CalMatters

More people will be eligible for health insurance through Covered California

The state’s rate of uninsured residents dropped from 17% in 2013 to 7% in 2021. More than half of the 3 million still uninsured in California are eligible for some sort of coverage, according to UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and UC Berkeley Labor Center. The remainder, about 1.2 million, are undocumented immigrants who are ineligible for coverage through the exchange, although some may now qualify for public programs.

California Simulation of Insurance Markets (CalSIM)
Kaiser Health News

Centene showers politicians with millions as it courts contracts and settles overbilling allegations

They’re trying to protect their market share,” said Gerald Kominski, a senior fellow at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. “They see it as necessary to maintain good relations with the agencies and with the individuals who are involved in decision-making because that’s the way government works.

Gerald F. Kominski
State of Reform

Demand for older adult services is outpacing actual adults served, according to new UCLA Center for Health Policy Research data

KK quoted “Supportive programs provided to older adults and adults with disabilities at home and in the community are essential to maintaining physical and mental health. As the state continues to implement its Master Plan for Aging​, it is critical that gaps in access to long-term services and supports are addressed.”

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Health Equity Program
Kathryn G. Kietzman
UCLA Newsroom

Medi-Cal's long-term care services reach only a small portion of seniors, disabled adults

KK quoted “Supportive programs provided to older adults and adults with disabilities at home and in the community are essential to maintaining physical and mental health. As the state continues to implement its Master Plan for Aging​, it is critical that gaps in access to long-term services and supports are addressed.”

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Health Equity Program
Kathryn G. Kietzman
My Science

Medi-Cal's long-term care services reach only a small portion of seniors, disabled adults

Our hope is that these findings will inform and prioritize the implementation of strategies to increase access to care," Kietzman said. "Ideally, program planners and providers will find ways to improve communication about available programs, ease pathways to program information and enrollment, and streamline eligibility requirements."

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS)
Kathryn G. Kietzman
UCLA Newsroom

UCLA receives $21 million grant to study health effects of Aliso Canyon gas leak

A UCLA research team has received a five-year, $21 million grant from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health to study the health consequences of the 2015–16 Aliso Canyon gas leak disaster.

Aliso Canyon Health Study
Nadereh Pourat
Fox 11

In Depth: Youth and Mental Health

Segment One: Vickie Mays is a professor in the Department of Psychology at UCLA and Dr. Ninez Ponce is the principal investigator of a study by UCLA’s Center for Health Policy discuss that study with Hal. The findings show that the mental health of young people- as young as 13- has taken a serious hit since the COVID-19 pandemic. "The news isn't good as far as mental health for youth," Ponce said. This data is actually bringing attention to the problem ... What we're getting from this is the alert. Minority population impact? explain. Vickie Mays: The UCLA CHPR goes out of its way to make sure

Ninez A. Ponce, Vickie Mays
The Maddy Report

The Documented Healthcare of California's Undocumented

Mark Keppler interviews Paulette Cha and Shannon McConville at Public Policy Institute of California about their research report, "Coverage and Care for Undocumented Immigrants: An Update," which uses 2015–2019 CHIS data about undocumented in California. 

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)
Communications Team