The CSAC Health and Human Services Policy Committee met yesterday
morning as part of the 2018 CSAC Legislative Conference. Orange
County Supervisor Andrew Do gave the committee a sense of the
magnitude of the homeless issue, as well as the challenges and
progress in his county. The policy committee also heard from a
panel of experts on health care reform ideas that might take
place here in California.
Laurel Lucia provided the committee with an overview of the
policy choices in California today, while Anthony Wright walked
the committee through their ambitious legislative push as part of
the Care4All Coalition’s effort to enact universal and affordable
health care in California. Finally, Tom Joseph, with Paragon
Government Relations representing CSAC in Washington, DC,
provided the federal context, which is thankfully quiet at this
time.
Additionally, staff provided the committee with a brief update on
recent In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) implementation efforts.
The HHS Legislative Team provided a legislative update on
significant health and human services bills. The Policy Committee
also learned more about the numerous HHS budget proposals
included in the Governor’s May Revision that are important to
counties and the team provided an update on CSAC’s engagement and
next steps on the significant proposals.
Agenda materials for the meeting, including memos and resources,
are available here.
