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Public Health Insurance in California
Medi-Cal and Medicare are cornerstones of public health insurance in California. As of May 2023, more than half of Californians were covered by public health insurance—which covers low- to...
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Health Conditions and Health Care among California’s Undocumented Immigrants
Insights into the health care needs of undocumented patients can help the state prepare for the expansion of Medi-Cal to all low-income Californians. PPIC researcher Shalini Mustala will present a new...
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Telehealth Usage among Low-income and Undocumented Californians
The pandemic transformed telehealth from a promising approach for improving healthcare access into a tool familiar to a wide range of Californians. Changes in norms, funding, and provider take-up that...
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The Working Poor in California
Though poverty is typically measured for a calendar year, below we calculate poverty levels for the first quarter of 2023 to offer a more current perspective amid a shifting economic and policy...
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Poverty in California
Though poverty is typically measured for a calendar year, below we calculate poverty levels for the first quarter of 2023 to offer a more current perspective amid a shifting economic and policy...
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A Look at Demographic Differences in Poverty across Regions in California
After pandemic-era declines, California’s poverty rate is on the rise. Expansions to safety net programs during the pandemic reduced poverty substantially, but these expansions had mostly expired by...
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Policy Brief: Health Conditions and Health Care among California’s...
California has been investing in its immigrant population by expanding Medi-Cal eligibility to low-income undocumented residents by age group. In January 2024, the program becomes available to all...
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Health Conditions and Health Care among California’s Undocumented Immigrants
Key Takeaways California has been investing in its immigrant population by expanding Medi-Cal eligibility by age, regardless of immigration status. The final expansion to all ages will be in January...
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County Jails House Fewer Inmates, but Over Half Face Mental Health Issues
California’s county jail population was trending down before the pandemic but dropped even more during the public health crisis. It is now 24% lower than pre-pandemic levels. However, the number of...
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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
PPIC’s latest survey looks at Californians’ perceptions of their personal financial well-being. In addition to exploring concern about paying bills and saving for college and retirement, it examines...
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PPIC Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
Key Findings Jobs, the economy, and inflation have been the most important issue for Californians throughout this year—even amid job creation, relatively low unemployment rates, and a slowing pace of...
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Video: Health Conditions and Health Care among California’s Undocumented...
California is preparing for its final expansion to Medi-Cal in January 2024, which will include all low-income Californians, regardless of immigration status. In a recent presentation, PPIC research...
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Understanding the Reach of the California Earned Income Tax Credit
State-designed and -funded tax credits for low-income families are a small but growing part of California’s anti-poverty portfolio. As policymakers explore ways to refine the CalEITC, they could...
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Policy Brief: Understanding the Reach of the California Earned Income Tax Credit
State-designed and -funded tax credits for low-income families are a small but growing part of California’s anti-poverty portfolio. As state policymakers explore ways to refine, increase, and...
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Understanding the Reach of the California Earned Income Tax Credit
Key Takeaways State-funded tax credits that deliver cash directly to low-income families are a growing part of California’s anti-poverty portfolio. As state policymakers explore ways to refine,...
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Video: Californians and Their Economic Well-Being
PPIC’s latest survey examines Californians’ perceptions of their financial well-being. In addition to asking about economic insecurity and job satisfaction, the survey gauges support for labor unions...
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Most Californians Say Racial Bias Is Linked to Economic Inequality
Income inequality has been a persistent feature of California’s economy for decades. Latino and Black families earn $0.60 or less for every $1 that white families earn, according to a PPIC analysis of...
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Statewide Survey: Californians and Their Government
PPIC’s latest survey gauges voting preferences in advance of the March 2024 primary and examines Californians’ views on economic conditions, homelessness, and housing costs. It also explores approval...
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Wildfire Smoke Is a Threat to Children’s Health
Despite fewer wildfires in the past two years, the average number of days with heavy smoke in California’s air has been rising. Californians continue to express concern about wildfires, as the...
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Video: Understanding the Reach of the California Earned Income Tax Credit
State-designed and -funded tax credits for low-income families are a small but growing part of California’s anti-poverty portfolio. Policymakers seeking to maximize the effectiveness of these credits...
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