California Association of Health Plans

08/20/2026

A new CMS/Health Affairs report projects health care spending will reach nearly $9 trillion by 2034, representing 20.6% of the U.S. economy.

The report points to rising prescription drug spending (11%) and hospital spending (8%) as two major drivers of cost growth.

California lawmakers should prioritize affordability and reject policies that make health care more expensive.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/gTVibfF7

08/18/2026

“Healthcare needs to be more affordable. But the message isn’t resonating among legislators in Sacramento.”

08/14/2026

The countdown is on! We're just over two months away from CAHP's 40th Annual Conference in Palm Desert.

Join more than 1,000 health care leaders, policymakers, and industry professionals for timely discussions on the latest health policy developments, emerging trends, and the future of California's health care system.

Don't miss California's premier gathering of health plan leaders and stakeholders.

Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gVMpPaHC

08/13/2026

Rising health care costs affect everyone. Here are two facts worth knowing: Hospital care accounts for 37% of California health care spending; and health plans spent 87 cents of every dollar on medical care in 2024.

Explore the numbers and learn where health care dollars are spent in our health care premium dollar fact sheet: https://tinyurl.com/3mhyz8vd

08/04/2026

Premiums don't increase in a vacuum.

Rising hospital costs, growing spending on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and specialty medications, higher provider labor costs, new health care mandates, and California's MCO tax are among the key drivers contributing to 2027 health plan premiums.

Our latest fact sheet breaks down the major factors affecting affordability in California's individual and small-group markets.

Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnEuEyxh

07/28/2026

That's a wrap on our final seminar of the year!

A sincere thank you to our speakers, sponsors, and attendees (350 of you!) who joined us in Burbank for "Navigating the Next Phase of Medi-Cal Transformation."

The discussion was insightful, timely, and engaging, with valuable perspectives on how California continues to evolve and strengthen the Medi-Cal managed care program.

We're grateful for everyone's participation and look forward to seeing you this October at the CAHP Annual Conference in Palm Desert.

A special thank you to today's seminar sponsors for helping make this event possible:

BluePeak Advisors
Community Behavioral Health
Dyad Health
Forvis Mazars US
Imagenet
Insight Healthcare Advisors
Libertana
Medical Guardian
MHC Services Group
ModifyHealth
Mom's Meals | A Purfoods Company
Pair Team
Partners in Care and Health Care Foundation
PointClickCare
QMetrics, Inc.
VoxyHealth
VSP Vision Care
ZeOmega

07/21/2026

What’s driving California health plan premiums in 2027?

Rising hospital costs, expensive GLP-1 and specialty drugs, higher provider labor expenses, and new health care mandates are all contributing factors.

Learn more in our fact sheet: https://tinyurl.com/yv98xak7

07/21/2026

Covered California has released its 2027 preliminary health insurance rates, showing an average statewide rate change of 9.9%.

CAHP remains committed to keeping coverage affordable for Californians and addressing the underlying drivers of rising health care costs.

Read our statement: https://tinyurl.com/9eew9vbh

07/20/2026

ICYMI: A recent opinion article discusses how California's now adopted MCO tax plan will make health insurance more expensive for millions of working families. Read more:

https://signalscv.com/2026/07/mihran-kalaydjian-sacramentos-hidden-health-tax/

Senate Bill 125 may preserve Medi-Cal funding, but critics warn the cost could ultimately land on millions of Californians who already pay some of the nation’s highest insurance premiums. Californians […]

07/14/2026

📢 Registration is now open for CAHP’s 40th Annual Conference!

Join us October 19–21 in Palm Desert for three days of learning, networking, and collaboration with more than 1,200 health care professionals from across California.

Hear from leading experts, explore the latest health policy and industry trends, and connect with colleagues who are helping shape the future of health care.

Register today and reserve your spot:

👉 https://tinyurl.com/3f7vpjhd