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An Introduction to Medicare
Nuts and Bolts
Health Insurance Coverage
State and Federal Law
101 Series
October 2026
Intro to Medicare

Confused about Medicare? Start here with CHBRP's explainer on all of the basics of this federal health insurance.

Explainer
Health Insurance Coverage
State and Federal Law
101 Series
September 2026
State Health Benefit Mandate Review Programs

Including CHBRP, there are 13 programs throughout the country that provide analysis of health insurance benefit-related legislation to state legislatures. This Issue Brief summarizes the structure of these programs, the analytic process, and scope of analyses. 

Issue Brief
Benefit mandates
Health Insurance Coverage
State and Federal Law
State Health Benefit Mandate Review Programs
Nuts and Bolts
Benefit mandates
Health Insurance Coverage
State and Federal Law
January 2026
Federal Recommendations and the California and Federal Preventive Services Benefit Mandates
Scenic picture of U.S. Capitol Building.

This resource identifies potential overlap between the federal benefit mandate requiring health insurance coverage of some preventive services and California state benefit mandates.

Resource
Benefit mandates
Preventive Services
State and Federal Law
California's Office of Health Care Affordability
Nuts and Bolts
Health Care Costs and Affordability
State and Federal Law
December 2025
OHCA: An Overview
A close up of the dome at the State Capitol in Sacramento with a clear blue sky

Learn more about what California's Office of Health Care Affordability is, its governance structure, and the spending targets set by its Health Care Affordability Board for 2026 and beyond.

Explainer
Health Care Costs and Affordability
State and Federal Law
December 2025
Medi-Cal Rx: An Overview
A blue background with a prescription pad and loose pills on top. The script "Medi-Cal Rx" is on top of the pad.

A brief introduction to Medi-Cal Rx, the state program responsible for pharmacy benefits for Medi-Cal recipients. Learn about the history of the program, who it serves, and how it differs from commercial insurance.

Explainer
Prescription medications
Health Insurance Coverage
State and Federal Law
101 Series
AB 144 Health Trailer Bill and California Vaccine Recommendations
Nuts and Bolts
Benefit mandates
Preventive Services
State and Federal Law
Coalition Maps: A Look at State Health Alliances
Nuts and Bolts
State and Federal Law