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HOME PAGEABOUT VOTE HEALTHCONTACT VHRESOURCES & REPRESENTATIVESINDEX PAGE
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Health Care Options Project Symposia
January 24, 2002
January 25, 2002
February 7, 2002
February 8, 2002
Sponsored by:
California Health and Human Services Agency
Funded by:
The State of California
Purpose The California Health and Human Services Agency (CHHS) and the California Research Bureau invite all interested parties to participate in statewide symposia addressing issues in expanding health coverage. We are seeking public input on a series of options for expanding health insurance coverage for Californians. Participants in these symposia will have the opportunity to learn about and comment on numerous health reform options developed as a part of CHHS' Health Care Options Project. These symposia also provide the opportunity for the public to express their views regarding how to expand health coverage in California. Public input received during these symposia will be incorporated into a report on the options for expanding health care coverage, which will be submitted to the California Legislature and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Background The Health Care Options Project (HCOP) is an opportunity to develop and update ideas and options for providing health coverage for the approximately 6.8 million Californians who do not have health insurance. The project, led by the California Health and Human Services Agency, is consistent with the objectives of Senate Bill 480, signed by the Governor in 1999. The HCOP solicited proposals for a broad range of ideas for expanding health care coverage. Nine authors were selected to develop their ideas for health reform. These options include: public program expansions, employer and/or individual tax credits, subsidies and/or mandates, single payer models, or combination approaches. Drafts of these options, submitted in October 2001, are available on the HCOP website at www.healthcareoptions.ca.gov for your advance review and comment. In addition, an independent contractor will analyze and compare the quantitative aspects of the nine reform options using a micro-simulation model. The HCOP symposia will provide a venue for a discussion and debate regarding the merits of these approaches to health reform, and the opportunities and challenges that each approach would pose for consumers, providers, insurers, employers, health care workers, advocates and policy-makers across California. The lead authors of the Health Care Option papers include:
Tentative Agenda
7:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
General Information Each Symposium includes:
The deadline for registering is January 4, 2002. To register, complete the attached registration form and fax or mail to:
Symposia are located at various locations around California. Each location will provide its attendees the opportunity to give valuable input and engage in discussion around the Health Care Option papers presented at the symposium. You will also have an opportunity to meet the authors of each Health Care Option paper presented and discuss his/her health care model in detail. Cancellation Policy Cancellations must be received in writing on or before January 11, 2002. No shows and cancellations received after January 11 will be billed a $50 processing fee. Dates & Locations
January 24, 2002 Fresno
The Piccadilly Inn Hotel has a limited number of hotel rooms available for the evening of January 23 rd at the rate of $84 single/double, plus tax.. Please call the hotel directly at (559) 226-3850 to make your room reservations. You must identify yourself as an attendee of the Health Care Options Project Symposium to receive this special rate. You must reserve your room by January 9, 2002.
January 25, 2002 Sacramento
Lodging:
The Sheraton Grand Hotel has a limited number of hotel rooms available for the evening of January 24 th at the rate of $84 single, $109 double, plus tax. Please call the hotel directly at (916) 447-1700 to make your room reservations. You must identify yourself as an attendee of the Health Care Options Project Symposium to receive this special rate. You must reserve your room by December 27, 2001.
Oakland Airport Hilton
The Oakland Airport Hilton has a limited number of hotel rooms available for the evening of February 6 th at the rate of $110 single, $130 double, plus tax. Please call the hotel directly at (510) 635-5000 to make your room reservations. You must identify yourself as an attendee of the Health Care Options Project Symposium to receive this special rate. You must reserve your room by January 7, 2002. February 8, 2002 Manhattan Beach
Manhattan Beach Marriott
The Manhattan Beach Marriott has a limited number of hotel rooms available for the evening of February 7 th at the rate of $110 single/double, plus tax. Please call the hotel directly at (310) 546-7511 to make your room reservations. You must identify yourself as an attendee of the Health Care Options Project Symposium to receive this special rate. You must reserve your room by December 20, 2001. Healthcare Coverage Reform Options Papers More detailed information can be obtained on the HCA-CA website. |
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