Highlights First forum for Merced County Board of Supervisors candidates held Tuesday Topics included public safety, economic growth, investing in youths More forums from other groups to come Public safety, economic growth and investing in Merced youths were top concerns discussed at a forum of candidates running for the Merced County Board of Supervisors, the…
Senate approval of ‘health for all’ bill gives new hope to Merced’s undocumented workers
HIGHLIGHTS ‘Health For All’ bill clears state Senate, makes way to Assembly Measure would allow undocumented people to buy health insurance Sen. Cannella votes yes on bill, says it’s ‘common-sense solution’ Adelina Hernandez of Merced, speaks about her experience as an undocumented farmworker in Merced.last Friday. | Andrew Kuhn akuhn@mercedsunstar.com Two years ago, Merced resident…
Enrollment events in Merced to offer free help signing up for health coverage
Enrollment counselors in the area are preparing for the final 12 days of the Affordable Care Act’s open enrollment period by putting on several enrollment events throughout the county. Organizers and counselors hope that these events will push those who have no coverage to sign up for health insurance or Medi-Cal before the Feb. 15…