Law to Require Insurance Coverage of Fentanyl Overdose Drug Clears First Hurdle
Law to Require Insurance Coverage of Fentanyl Overdose Drug Clears First Hurdle
FDA Announces Over-the-Counter Narcan; Asm. Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) Looks to Make Narcan Available to All
SACRAMENTO ― As the Federal Drug Administration announced that Naloxone will now be made available over the counter, California Assemblymember Liz Ortega is seeking to remove cost barriers by requiring Medi-Cal and private insurers to cover the life-saving drug.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) Presents Resolution Commemorating Women in Construction Week
Resolution to Shed Light on the Need for More Women Workers in the Construction Industry
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-San Leandro) presented Assembly Concurrent Resolution (ACR) 24 proclaiming the week of March 5, 2023, through March 11, 2023, as Women in Construction Week. The Member also honored two tradeswomen from UA Local 288 who visited the Capitol to show support for the measure.
Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-Hayward) to Introduce Bill Mandating Coverage of Naloxone
New Bill Requires Medi-Cal and Private Insurers to cover OTC Naloxone
SACRAMENTO – Today, Assemblymember Liz Ortega (D-Hayward) has announced a bold step forward in the fight against Fentanyl overdoses in California.