CA’s SB 855 is a crucial step for equity in mental health care laws
A new parity law mandating full coverage for any mental health condition is crucial to reduce structural and attitudinal barriers to care in the United States.
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A guide to COVID-19 testing in Berkeley
Given the movement into and around the city of Berkeley, many may be wondering if or how they should get tested.
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In our own homes: How we can support domestic workers
They serve as house cleaners, nannies and health aides. Their work is undervalued and lacks formal protections. Their jobs are the least secure and the hardest.
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Campus cares about student financial aid
The UC Berkeley Financial Aid and Scholarships office cares tremendously about the financial and personal wellness of our students.
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Time has come for single-payer healthcare
Recently, it has been reported that 7.5 million Americans have enrolled in Obamacare, many more than expected. Yes, it’s better than before: overall, Americans are insured, and insurance companies are no longer allowed to overcharge or deny coverage to the elderly and people with pre-existing conditions. Key issues persist, however:
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Millennials will not follow the carrot
Megaphone
By this point, you’ve all visited the Secret Millennial Research Facility. There’s one right here at the Tang Center. You know, the one where they dangle the carrot on the stick and you run through the maze and at the end you get to choose an Xbox One or a
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Expanding coverage for all
Since the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, was signed into law March 23, 2010, the American public has endured a nearly endless and often vicious debate at every level of society. Even after the law was debated in Congress, signed into law by the president
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