Policy Briefs - 2021 | Institute for Health Policy Leadership

December 2021. Mental and Behavioral Health Support for Students in California

This brief provides an overview of three recently enacted California policies that address the mental and behavioral health crisis faced by young students.

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November 2021. Policy Changes to Improve and Expand CalFresh

This brief provides an overview of recent federal and California state policy changes that improve access to food assistance for Californians experiencing food insecurity.

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October 2021. Cultivating a Culture of Equity in Health Care (AB 133)

Assembly Bill (AB) 133 is California's health trailer bill for FY 2021-22. This brief provides an overview of AB 133's initiatives to advance more equitable and prevention-focused health care.

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September 2021. Behavioral Health Provisions in AB 133

Assembly Bill (AB) 133 is California's health trailer bill for FY 2021-22. This brief highlights two important behavioral health provisions in AB 133 that aim to transform and enhance the behavioral health system in California.

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June 2021. The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and Health Insurance Coverage

The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (H.R. 1319) includes provisions to help Americans obtain health insurance coverage. This brief provides an overview of these provisions.

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April 2021. The No Surprises Act

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (H.R. 133) contains provisions that aim to limit surprise medical bills and patient liability for cost of out-of-network care in emergency settings. These provisions are collectively referred to as the No Surprises Act.

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