Alex Fisch

@alexfischca.bsky.social

I like California a lot. Like A LOT. Views expressed here aren’t even necessarily my own, let alone my employer’s.

Californians: Be wary of Health Care Sharing Ministries. They may promise to help cover medical costs, but they don't offer the same protections as Covered California plans when it matters most.

When comparing a HCSM plan with a traditional health insurance plan:
 
Read the disclosures and member guidelines carefully. HCSMs often use language closely mimicking traditional health insurance to confuse consumers.
 
Understand what’s excluded. HCSMs often have coverage limits or exclusions for pre-existing conditions and essential health benefits, including mental healthcare, pregnancy or maternity care, and preventive services.
 
Consider your financial risk. Think about whether you could afford significant medical bills if they were only partially covered or not covered at all.

Every delay in housing compliance means delayed opportunities for families, workers, seniors, and young people across California to have an affordable place to call home. Where cities refuse to meet their obligations, we’ll continue to step in to hold them accountable. More from @cbsnews.com:

California sues Turlock, 4 other cities over alleged failure to comply with housing law

California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed lawsuits Thursday against five California cities, including Turlock, alleging they have failed to comply with the state's Housing Element Law by not adoptin...

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No matter who is in the White House or leading Congress, California DOJ will continue to work with law enforcement and state and local leaders to ensure that every person who calls the Golden State home is safe, protected, and respected. Public safety is, and should always be, above politics.

Huntington Beach claimed it was immune from state housing laws because it’s a charter city. It lost. Now it's lost on its claim that the State can be sued simply for enforcing state housing law. No more excuses. It’s time for the City to adopt and implement a lawful housing element.

Attorney General Bonta Defeats Huntington Beach's Attempt to Sue State for Enforcing Housing Laws

Court rejects City’s lawsuit against California and allows the State to recover attorney’s fees OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that the San Diego County Superior Court...

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On day two of Trump’s presidency, we sued to defend birthright citizenship, and today, the Supreme Court ruled in our favor and affirmed this foundational constitutional right. Every child born in this country, no matter their background, is equal under the law and can pursue their American Dream.

NEWS: A court has blocked the Trump Admin’s attempt to threaten essential programs for families and children in order to advance its hateful, discriminatory agenda. CA will continue to fight to uphold the law and ensure that our communities can access the funding they need.

Attorney General Bonta Secures Preliminary Injunction Blocking Trump Administration’s Attempt to Impose Discriminatory Conditions on Billions in USDA Funding

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration’s attempt to impose new discriminatory conditions on U.S. Department of Agricul...

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We’ve secured a $4.6 million settlement with mortgage servicer SPS for violating foreclosure protection laws during the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of this settlement, $3 million will go right back into the pockets of thousands of impacted homeowners.

Every four years, like the swallows returning to San Juan Capistrano, people across Los Angeles County are opening their ballots or stepping into a voting booth and realizing that they can’t vote for mayor because they don’t actually live in the city of L.A.

We secured a landmark ruling against Live Nation and Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the market. Now, we’re asking the court to break up Live Nation & Ticketmaster and terminate this monopoly. We must ensure it can’t hurt consumers, artists, venues, or the live ticketing industry again.

Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Break Up Live Nation/Ticketmaster

“A jury found Live Nation manipulated the market, hurt artists, fans, and businesses nationwide, all while getting richer — not because it is better, but because it acted illegally.”