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The US government has filed a complaint against Inland Empire Health Plan for allegedly making false statements and retaining overpayments to Medi-Cal, CA’s Medicaid Program.

U.S. Files Complaint Against IEHP for Allegedly Retaining Overpayments to Medi-Cal

by Breanna Reeves September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

Pictured (l to r): Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson and CA Gov. Gavin Newsom

California, Oregon, and Washington Form Health Alliance Amid CDC Turmoil

by Breanna Reeves September 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Since passage of Congressional legislation in 2021, FEMA has provided $2.8 billion dollars to eligible applicants for COVID-19 funeral assistance. Those who are eligible for this reimbursement may qualify for up to $9,000 per funeral for expenses. September 30, 2025, is the last day to file for funeral assistance for the eligible funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020.

FEMA continues to provide COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Through September 30 2025

by S.E. Williams September 3, 2025September 5, 2025

New federal guidance administered by the U.S. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) prevents LGBTQ+ students from participating in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), School Breakfast Program (SBP), and child nutrition programs.

Dems Push Back Against Trump Administration Denying Food Access to LGBTQ+ Children and Youth

by S.E. Williams September 2, 2025September 6, 2025

COVID-19 cases are surging across the country, with California experiencing some of the highest rates in the nation, as a new variant “stratus” circulates. Meanwhile, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been removed amid the administration’s new, limited COVID-19 vaccine recommendations and resignations at the highest levels within the agency.

CDC Officials Resign Amid Changes to Vaccine Advisory Committee and Policies

by Breanna Reeves September 2, 2025September 2, 2025

Breastfeeding is the ideal source of nutrition for most infants, however, the lowest prevalence of breastfeeding initiation is among Black mothers, according to 2020-2021 disaggregated data published by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Black Breastfeeding Week Aims to Close the Breastfeeding Gap Among Black Mothers

by Alyssah Hall August 26, 2025August 26, 2025

In July, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration eliminated the “Press 3” option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Option 3 was the dedicated line answered by staff specifically trained to handle LGBTQ+ youth facing mental health issues.

The National Suicide Hotline For LGBTQ+ Youth Went Dead. States Are Scrambling To Help.

by Kaiser Health News August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

The panel addressed audience member questions at the Celebration of Black Motherhood event hosted by the Inland Empire Health Plan on August 18, 2025. The event featured panel presentations from maternity care experts, vendor booths with community resources for parents and a photo booth.

Inland Empire Health Plan Hosts Event Celebrating Black Mothers

by Aryana Noroozi August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

In June, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act; Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule,” excluding DACA recipients from enrolling in the health insurance marketplace and severing their access to affordable and quality health care effective Aug, 31, 2025.

Thousands of DACA Enrollees Will Lose Covered California Coverage

by Breanna Reeves August 19, 2025August 19, 2025