California

Lunar New Year Poster Contest

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – The Community Youth Center of San Francisco (CYC) and On Lok PACE present the Lunar New Year Poster Design Contest for the second year in a row. The contest is part of the many celebrations that mark the Year of the Tiger. The theme for the poster contest is “Celebrating a Peaceful and Happy Lunar New …

Read More »

PG&E Expands Scope of Wildfire Safety Center to Encompass, Ensure Readiness for Any Natural Disaster and Emergency

With Wildfire Information Still a Priority, New Hazard Awareness & Warning Center Enables Faster, Better Response to Storms, Earthquakes and More OAKLAND, Calif.— Opened in 2018, Pacific Gas and Electric Company’s (PG&E) Wildfire Safety Operations Center (WSOC) has successfully served as the company’s 24/7 hub for monitoring wildfire risks and for wildfire coordination, prevention and response efforts across Northern and …

Read More »

Stay Safe and Healthy, Go Online to Complete DMV Services this Lunar New Year

The Lunar New Year is right around the corner, and as we get ready to celebrate the Year of the Tiger with family and friends, staying healthy is our top priority. And with COVID-19 on the rise again, taking precautions to protect ourselves and our loved ones is more important than ever. Fortunately, the DMV’s expanded online services can help …

Read More »

立即發布

2022年1月25日 Covered California以破紀錄的 投保人數開啟2022年 同時鼓勵無保險的加州民眾迅速在截止日期前登記投保 今年公開登記投保最後截止日期1月31日已迫在眉睫,數目高達170萬名,打破過去所有記錄的加州民眾已通過Covered California投保健康保險,享受完整的保障。由於美國援助計劃(American Rescue Plan)提供的財務補助降低保費開銷,新冠疫情更凸顯出擁有健康保險和縮小保險落差的重要性,過去兩年中,登記投保的民眾人數激增35萬餘人。加州在縮減平等享受健康資源之差距上展現重大進展,無保險之華裔美國人數目減少了超過百分之73。華裔社區民眾過去兩年中通過Covered California登記投保的人數顯著成長,自2020年迄今增加了百分之23。 加利福尼亞州,沙加緬度 – 目前公開登記投保期間的最後截止日期1月31日已迫在眉睫,Covered California宣布登記投保民眾的總數已達到174萬4000人,這個數字為新投保年度投保人總數創下全新紀錄。(請見圖1:Covered California開啟新投保年度保單選擇一覽表)。這個數字與2020年初的數字比較,增加了35萬餘人,因為Covered California利用美國援助計劃(American Rescue Plan)新增的財務補助擴大承保範圍,滿足了深受COVID-19(新冠肺炎)所苦的民眾需求。 “新冠疫情凸顯出擁有優質健保的重要性,由於COVID-19橫掃全加州,確診人數激增,現在就是確認自己擁有健康保險的最佳時機,”Covered California執行總監Peter V. Lee表示。“ “我們鼓勵所有目前無保險的民眾查看一下自己有那些選擇,並且登記投保,就可以在2022年獲得保障。” 同時在萬一需要住院時不會被醫藥費拖垮。” 美國援助計劃幫助加州民眾取得保險並持續得到保障 投保人數打破紀錄的原因在於聯邦政府為因應疫情提出的美國援助計劃擴大提供消費者財務補助。該法案以可負擔健保法(Affordable Care Act)與紐森(Newsom)州長與州議會創立,為加州民眾提供更多財務補助,而且首次將財務補助延伸到中等收入消費者的加州補貼計劃為根基。因為有了美國援助計劃,Covered California三分之二的保戶符合條件以每月不超過10美元的保費得到知名品牌保險公司提供的2022年保單。此外,為中等收入消費者提供的財務補助也讓許多人每月省下數百美元的保費開銷。 “加州為美國援助計劃鋪好道路,而擴大後的財務補助讓更多人買得起保險,並且持續得到保障,”Lee表示。“這一點萬分重要,因為通過Covered California取得的優質健保讓您得到所需的基本醫療照護和心理健康服務,在您萬一生病或受傷時保護您不被6位數字的醫藥費帳單壓垮。” 加州有史以來最低的無保險民眾比例 自從可負擔健保法2014年落實至今,加州無保險民眾比例降低的幅度,高居全美之冠。無保險民眾人數的減低造福了加州所有主要族裔團體,最重要的原因就是加州全面擴大州政府醫療補助白卡計劃(Medi-Cal)和通過Covered California登記投保。在2013年到2020年間,華裔美國人無保險者比例下降將近四分之三,加州西語裔民眾中無保險者的比例減少到不及原來的一半,而非裔美國人的無保險人數也下降將近三分之二。 自從2020年新冠疫情爆發迄今,Covered California始終扮演關鍵角色,努力提升投保人數,將無保險民眾的比例降至空前新低。Covered California開放特別登記投保期間,讓民衆通過美國援助計劃新增的財務補助受惠,進而取得保險。 Covered California努力的成果,造就了加州有色人種社區登記投保人數的大幅上升,包括華裔美國人(增加百分之23)、西語裔(增加百分之34)、和非裔美國人(增加百分之56)。 公開登記投保期間截止日期迫在眉睫 Covered California與華裔醫護專業人員和經認證的投保協助員KCAL保險共同呼籲民眾迅速在公開登記投保截止日期前登記投保。儘管幾乎加州所有AANHPI社區民眾擁有健康保險的人數都大幅增加,彼此間仍有明顯落差。 自2020年迄今,華裔民眾通過Covered California登記投保的人數增加了百分之23,但是仍有數千人沒有保險。KCAL的Kenny Chang是Covered California的重要夥伴,從第一次公開登記投保期間起,幫助了數以萬計的加州民眾登記投保,為南加州華裔社區提供雙語服務。 “因為美國援助計劃提供的補助,現在就是民眾取得健康保險的最佳時機。因COVID住院的平均醫療費用高達12萬7000美元,加州家庭沒有保險的賦稅罰金四口之家高達2400美元,登記投保不但是保護家人健康和未來的最明智方法,也是最佳的財務決定,”Chang表示。 Pomona Valley Medical 醫院的急診專門醫師Jasmine Wang在急診室親眼看見沒有保險的後果。 “擁有健康保險,先到家庭主治醫師處看診,真有必要才進急診室,符合每一個家庭的最高利益,”Wang表示。“預防性醫護和善加利用保險提供的各項福利和篩檢,這些都是Covered California提供的保單之一部分,也是保持身體健康的最重要關鍵。所以容易負擔、能以適當語言溝通的健康保險有助於改善社區健康,而且能夠讓我們取得最佳位置,控制新冠疫情,並為未來的挑戰做好準備。” Covered California公開登記投保期間的截止日期是2022年1月31日 – 與聯邦政府的截止日期略有不同。因為其他使用healthcare.gov的各州截止日期均為1月15日。消費者只需在1月31日前投保,保險即可從2月1日起開始生效。 消費者可登入CoveredCA.com輕鬆查看自己是否符合條件和有那些選擇 有興趣登記投保的民眾只需登入CoveredCA.com使用Shop …

Read More »

Covered California Begins 2022 With a Record Number of Enrollees and Encourages Uninsured Californians to Sign Up Now as Deadline Approaches

With the final open-enrollment deadline of the year approaching on Jan. 31, a record high 1.7 million Californians have already signed up for comprehensive coverage through Covered California.Enrollment increased by more than 350,000 people over the past two years, with financial help from the American Rescue Plan lowering costs, and the pandemic highlighting the importance of both health insurance and …

Read More »

PG&E Building New Underground Transmission Lines and Switching Station that Will Enhance Reliability in San Francisco

Construction starts this month on project that will add resiliency, boost reliability for San Francisco customers SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) will begin construction on January 18 of the Egbert Switching Station Project, a new 230,000-volt (230 kV) switching station and approximately 3.9 miles of new underground transmission lines to enhance the reliability of the …

Read More »

Covered California Launches “Coverage Matters” Virtual Tour to Highlight Unprecedented Financial Help for 1.1 Million Uninsured Californians

The virtual tour will reach into media markets across California to promote open enrollment and the increased financial help that is now available, which is lowering the cost of coverage for more people than ever before.An estimated 1.1 million Californians are uninsured and eligible for financial help, with the vast majority able to get coverage at no cost through either …

Read More »

PG&E Offers Safety Tips for Customers on Home Heating and Carbon Monoxide

Silence isn’t always golden, especially when it comes to carbon monoxide poisoning SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Cold winter weather has arrived in California and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) urges customers to be aware of the dangers of carbon monoxide. Every year, approximately 430 people die in the U.S. from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning and approximately 50,000 people visit …

Read More »

More Communities Now Eligible to Pursue Microgrids as a Part of PG&E’s Efforts to Build a Stronger, More Resilient Electric Grid

California Public Utilities Commission Approves PG&E’s Proposal to Expand Eligibility Requirements for Community-Proposed Microgrids Oakland EcoBlock Project an Example of How PG&E Can Collaborate on Community Resilience SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As part of its mission to build a stronger, more resilient energy grid for the hometowns it serves, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is paving the way for …

Read More »

Serving Up a Full Plate of Gratitude and a Side Dish of Energy Savings for Our Customers This Thanksgiving

PG&E Offers Tips to Stay Safe and Reduce Energy Use this Holiday Season SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — As we take time to feast and give thanks, the 25,000 coworkers of Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) want to express sincere appreciation for our customers. Our community only works when we support one another. We are honored to be a part …

Read More »
Translate »