What is California doing to implement the new federal law?
California is taking action to responsibly implement the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in California and is working with federal officials to ensure that the state receives the resources and flexibility it needs to deliver on the promise of expanded coverage, affordability and improved health outcomes. • California is focused on four priorities for implementation:Improving Access to Private Health Insurance for Persons with Pre-Existing Medical Conditions; Improving the Quality and Security of Private Health Insurance by Enforcing New Federal Insurance Rules; Developing a Health Benefit Exchange to Make it Easier to Shop For and Buy Insurance; Focusing on Prevention and Wellness. • In September, California established the new Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan, for people previously unable to obtain private health insurance due to preexisting medical conditions. • On January 1, various new state laws go into effect implementing health reform in California, including the
