Georgia agrees to cover the cost of gender-affirming care for public employees, settling lawsuit

The state of Georgia will begin paying for gender-affirming health care for public employees covered under the state’s health insurance program Via JEFF AMY Associated Press October 19, 2023, 3:56 pm ET read 4 minutes ATLANTA – The state of Georgia will begin paying for gender-affirming health care for state employees, public school teachers and … Read more

Kaiser agrees to $200 million settlement over mental health delays in California

Kaiser agrees to $200 million settlement over mental health delays in California

Summary Kaiser patients waited 19 days for their next mental health appointment in 2019, nine days longer than state law allows. The settlement includes the largest penalty ever issued by California’s behavioral health regulator. This is art and espaol. Healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente has agreed to a $200 million settlement with the state of California … Read more