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California Achieves Near-Universal Coverage, but Budget Deficits and Single-Payer Proposals Remain

In 2024, California achieved near-universal health coverage through Medi-Cal expansion. Despite this achievement and an ongoing budget deficit, a new Single Payer bill was introduced in February. Read for insights on the universal coverage milestone, budget challenges, and looming proposals.

Health Care Changes to Watch For in 2021

Here is what the Biden-Harris transition team seven-point plan to combat the coronavirus includes.

PPP Changes Put Spotlight on Small Businesses

President Joe Biden announced changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) on Monday to help smaller, minority-owned businesses and sole proprietors left out of previous rounds of assistance under the Small Business Administration (SBA) program.

February Tech Updates from Account Management

Word & Brown’s Tech Team recently launched a monthly update on “news you can use” on technology-related topics. We will provide highlights each month in our Newsroom. Hopefully, you will find this information useful, and you’ll want to check back for our next installment.

Inland Empire Region Adds New Staff and Added Broker Resources

As part of Word & Brown’s ongoing efforts to deliver more to help brokers address the diverse needs of clients throughout Riverside and San Bernardino counties, the General Agency has announced additions to its regional leadership team.

Promotions Announced for San Diego Regional Staff

Word & Brown General Agency has announced three promotions for staff in its San Diego Regional Office, which serves brokers in Imperial and San Diego counties.

New Website from CaliforniaChoice

Visit the new calchoice.com!

Cannabis Industry Carrier Acceptance (Small Group)

Which carriers write cannabis industry cases?