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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
An Introduction to Pharmacy Benefits
Nuts and Bolts
Cost Sharing
Health Care Costs and Affordability
Prescription medications
101 Series
September 2026
What are Pharmacy Benefits?
A dark blue background with abstract gold shapes and an icon of pharmacy-related items.

Ever wonder about the actual difference between a pharmacy benefit and a medical benefit? This explainer cuts through the health insurance jargon to break down cost-sharing protections and drug benefit practices in clear, simple terms.

Explainer
Cost Sharing
Health Care Costs and Affordability
Prescription medications
101 Series
Background Bits on Menopause
Nuts and Bolts
101 Series
Background Bits on GLP-1 Medication
Nuts and Bolts
101 Series
January 2026
Utilization Management: An Overview

There are many tools used by health plans, health insurers, and pharmacy benefit managers to help ensure patient safety, increase efficiency, and manage costs in the healthcare system. These are generally referred to as utilization management techniques. Learn more about some common tools in this overview.

Explainer
Health Insurance Coverage
101 Series
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
Health Care Expenditures in California
Nuts and Bolts
Cost Sharing
101 Series
Sources of Health Insurance in California in 2025
Nuts and Bolts
Health Insurance Coverage
101 Series