Program areas at Health Access of California
General program - the general program is non-lobbying ad-hoc programmatic activity that supports the statewide Health care consumer advocacy coalition. The coalition brings together dozens of other member organizations representing seniors, people with disabilities, children, immigrants, communities of color, Health care professionals, people of faith, labor, women, low-income families, and communities throughout California to be a leading voice for Health care consumers in California.
Federal lobbying - Health Access leads the California field campaign of the broad-based coalition for federal Health reform, where all americans are guaranteed quality, affordable Health care, and are not left alone at the mercy of the insurance companies. We continue to provide briefings for California's elected representations in Washington, dc during the year.
State lobbying - Health Access represents Health consumers in the state legislature and works to develop Health policies. We sponsor and advance key bills so consumers can have confidence that care and coverage will be there when they need it. Lobbying includes advancing legislation on setting a standard for essential Health benefits and new insurance market rules, and streamlining enrollment and eligibility for coverage.
California lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Health & human services network (lgbtq hhs network) - this is a statewide coalition of more than 50 non-profit providers, community centers, and researchers that advocates collectively for state level policies and resources that will advance lgbtq Health. We strive to provide coordinated leadership about lgbtq Health policy in a proactive, responsive manner that promotes Health and wellness as part of the movement for lgbtq equality.