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Health Commission hears federal ruling, state vaccine law and DPH program investments
Summary
Director Garcia told the commission the U.S. Supreme Court upheld ACA subsidies, noted Governor Brown signed SB 277 tightening school immunization exemptions, and outlined state budget health investments and DPH initiatives including trauma-informed care and hepatitis C funding.
Director Garcia opened the Health Commission meeting with a series of policy and funding updates, saying the U.S. Supreme Court on June 25 "once again upheld the Affordable Care Act," preserving federal premium subsidies for many residents. She told commissioners that the courts 6-3 decision supports the stability of the law and the health insurance market and will preserve subsidies for millions of Americans.
Garcia also highlighted Californias recent state action. "Governor Brown signed SB 277 into law on June 30," she said, describing the measure as making the state's…
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