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Month: September 2026

NOW AVAILABLE: Resources to Help California Families Understand New Federal Public Charge Rule

Resources to help Californians understand the federal government’s new Public Charge Rule, including information about what the rule means and how it may affect individuals and families, are now available. We are continuing to create and update resources as additional information becomes available.  We encourage Californians with questions or concerns about the rule to review …

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When Disaster Strikes: How California’s Medical Assistance Teams Care for Communities and Responders

During a recent wildfire, a firefighter cut his hand while repairing a fire engine. Normally, an injury like that means a trip to the hospital, pulling the firefighter off the line and using up medical resources that evacuees also need. That’s not what happened this time. A physician from California’s Medical Assistance Team (CAL-MAT) was …

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