Timeline — California
Signals referencing this state on one timeline — one topic-colored bubble row apiece.
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CMS defers $1.2B in Medicaid funds from California, puts New York on notice after raid
The Trump administration is withholding additional funds from California as part of its war with certain states over Medicaid fraud.
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White House defers $1.2B more in California Medicaid payments
The White House is withholding another $1.2 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California, citing growth in the state’s personal care services spending. CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, made the announcement Oct. 20 in the Oval Office on behalf of HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. He pointed to concerns over California’s In-Home Supportive Services […] The post White House defers $1.2B more in California Medicaid payments appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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SCAN partners with Mosaic’s CareMore on Medicare Advantage plan
SCAN Health Plan launched a Medicare Advantage HMO with CareMore Health, an integrated care delivery system and primary care provider under Mosaic Health, with coverage beginning Jan. 1. According to an Oct. 13 news release, CareMore Health Plan by SCAN will be available in California’s Los Angeles and Orange counties. Plan members will have access […] The post SCAN partners with Mosaic’s CareMore on Medicare Advantage plan appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Blue Shield of California adds former Lyft CFO to board
Erin Brewer is joining Blue Shield of California’s board of directors. Ms. Brewer had served as CFO of Lyft since 2023, and she now serves the company in an advisory capacity. Previously, she held leadership roles at Charles Schwab, Atlassian, and McKesson Corp. An Oct. 15 news release said her experience across industries will contribute […] The post Blue Shield of California adds former Lyft CFO to board appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Catching up with Blue Shield of California CEO Mike Stuart one year in
In August 2025, Blue Shield of California named Mike Stuart as its CEO. Now, a year later, he's reflecting on months of work toward addressing affordability, member access and the patient journey.
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Cigna accused of underpaying ground ambulances to boost its own fees
Cigna is facing a lawsuit claiming it made a profit by underpaying out-of-network ground ambulances, according to a class-action complaint filed Oct. 12 in a California federal court. The lawsuit centers on self-funded employer health plans that Cigna administers under administrative services only agreements. The plaintiff, who was covered by one of these plans, alleged […] The post Cigna accused of underpaying ground ambulances to boost its own fees appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues |...
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Kaiser Permanente to repay nurses 'potentially tens of millions' in mistakenly withheld wages
Following an arbitration agreement, more than 1,000 nurses will be compensated for a payment error that began in 2021, the California Nurses Association said. The major nonprofit confirmed the plans but did not comment on the total amount.
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SCAN, Sutter Health expand service area for co-branded Medicare Advantage plans
SCAN Health Plan and Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health are bringing their co-branded Medicare Advantage plans to four more Northern California counties in 2027, up from six in 2026. SCAN and Sutter first announced their collaboration in 2025, with Sutter hinting at possible future expansion beyond the region. According to a SCAN news release from Oct. […] The post SCAN, Sutter Health expand service area for co-branded Medicare Advantage plans appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Pay...
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SCAN, Costco roll out Medicare Advantage plans in California, Nevada
SCAN Health Plan and Costco shared Oct. 1 that their co-branded Medicare Advantage plans will go live in California and Nevada in 2027. The HMO will be available in 17 California counties and two Nevada counties on Jan. 1, a SCAN news release said. This is Costco’s first time offering MA. “Entering Medicare Advantage is […] The post SCAN, Costco roll out Medicare Advantage plans in California, Nevada appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Payer News .
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Judge narrows California pension fund lawsuit against UnitedHealth
A federal judge has thrown out most of a securities fraud lawsuit brought by the country’s largest pension fund against UnitedHealth Group, but will let claims that the company misled investors about previous asset sales move forward. The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) originally sued in May 2024, alleging UnitedHealth, former CEO Andrew Witty […] The post Judge narrows California pension fund lawsuit against UnitedHealth appeared first on Becker's Payer Issues | Pay...
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Blue Shield of California must face mental health ‘ghost network’ claims
A federal judge allowed portions of a putative class action lawsuit against Blue Shield of California and Magellan, the insurer’s contracted mental health services administrator, to move forward over allegations that they published an inaccurate directory of mental health providers, according to a Sept. 23 court order. The plaintiffs are Blue Shield subscribers who alleged […] The post Blue Shield of California must face mental health ‘ghost network’ claims appeared first on Becker's Payer Is...
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CMS to expand IRF claim review demonstration to all facilities billing the jurisdiction that includes Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced Sept. 25 that it will expand the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Review Choice Demonstration to include all IRFs that bill Medicare Administrative Contractor Jurisdiction J, which generally includes Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee. The demonstration, which is currently active for IRFs in Alabama, California, Texas and Pennsylvania, subjects 100% of all Original Medicare IRF claims to either pre-claim or post-payment review. For IRFs newl...