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Here are some examples of health care challenges you could write about, but please let us know what you've experienced!

Surprise Ambulance Bills: You received a surprise bill beyond normal cost-sharing for an “out-of-network” ambulance provider.  

Still Uninsured: You do not have insurance coverage on Medi-Cal or Covered CA because you cannot afford the current options, and/or because of your immigration status.

Affordability: You can’t afford or are having a hard time paying your monthly premium for health insurance. Your cost sharing (copays, deductibles, etc.) is too high.

Service Coverage: You are unable to find an in network provider or specific service in your area, including gender affirming care, reproductive health care, or others.

Prescription Drugs: Can you not afford the drugs you need? Do you skip or ration medications due to cost?

Timely Access to Care: You have to wait too long for an appointment for primary care. You cannot see a specialist in time to treat a serious medical concern.

Complaints: You have a complaint about your health insurance or your provider, but you are not sure how to file a complaint or need help with the complaint process. You already filed a complaint but have no idea what happened with it or are not satisfied with the response.

Medi-Cal: How have you benefited from Medi-Cal? What still remains a challenge for you using Medi-Cal?