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California Association of Health Plans CAHP is a statewide trade association representing 41 full-service health care plans through advocacy, education and collaboration.

What’s really driving health care premiums higher? Two new national studies point to the same conclusion: rising premium...
10/07/2026

What’s really driving health care premiums higher? Two new national studies point to the same conclusion: rising premiums are largely the result of rising health care costs, particularly hospital and prescription drug spending, not increasing insurer margins.

CAHP’s latest fact sheet highlights findings from recent Health Affairs/CMS and JAMA Health Forum research showing that underlying health care spending accounted for 91% of premium growth between 2011 and 2024, while insurer markups declined over the same period.

The research reinforces an important affordability lesson: to slow premium growth, policymakers must address the underlying cost drivers in the health care system.

Read the fact sheet: https://tinyurl.com/3p6jmr3z

10/01/2026

🎉 GOOD NEWS FOR CALIFORNIANS!
CAHP-sponsored SB 1094 is now law, helping expand access to lower-cost biosimilars.
Biosimilars are FDA-approved alternatives to higher-cost brand-name biologic drugs—with no meaningful differences in safety, purity or potency.
The projected savings:
🔹 Nearly $88 million in annual consumer premiums
🔹 $92–$310 in annual out-of-pocket costs for patients
🔹 More access to affordable prescription drug options
This new law means more choices and lower costs for California families.
Learn more ➡️ https://tinyurl.com/mva25j9s

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Did you know that ovarian cancer is often hidden in plain sight? Subtle sig...
09/29/2026

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month: Did you know that ovarian cancer is often hidden in plain sight? Subtle signs like persistent abdominal swelling, changes in urinary urgency, or unexplained fatigue are easy to brush off. Education is our best tool for early recognition. Let’s spread the word across California and beyond so more people know what to look for.

21 days until the 2026 CAHP Annual Conference!Oct. 19-21: California's health care leaders, policymakers, health plans, ...
09/28/2026

21 days until the 2026 CAHP Annual Conference!

Oct. 19-21: California's health care leaders, policymakers, health plans, providers, and industry experts will come together to tackle the issues shaping the future of health care in our state.

From affordability and access to innovation and emerging policy challenges, this year's conference will feature timely conversations, valuable networking opportunities, and insights from leaders helping drive California's health care landscape forward.

We can't wait to see you there.

Register here:
https://tinyurl.com/3f7vpjhd

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Because early symptoms can be vague or easily dismissed—like persistent blo...
09/25/2026

September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Because early symptoms can be vague or easily dismissed—like persistent bloating, pelvic pain, or feeling full quickly—knowing your body is vital. Join us we share the facts, support survivors, and raise our voices unTEAL there is a cure!

What drives higher health plan premiums? Two new national studies highlight the same answer: rising health care costs. C...
09/21/2026

What drives higher health plan premiums? Two new national studies highlight the same answer: rising health care costs. CAHP's latest Research Spotlight fact sheet examines the findings and their implications for affordability.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/3p6jmr3z

31 Days Until !The countdown is on to the CAHP 40th Annual Conference, where California's health care leaders, policyma...
09/18/2026

31 Days Until !

The countdown is on to the CAHP 40th Annual Conference, where California's health care leaders, policymakers, health plans, and industry partners will come together to discuss the most important issues shaping the future of health care.

Join us Oct. 19-21 in Palm Desert for three days of insightful conversations, expert speakers, networking opportunities, and collaboration focused on improving care for Californians.

We look forward to seeing you at the JW Marriott Desert Springs!

Register here: https://tinyurl.com/4yfty888

AB 539’s blanket one-year authorization mandate could allow an approval to remain in place even when a diagnosis changes...
09/14/2026

AB 539’s blanket one-year authorization mandate could allow an approval to remain in place even when a diagnosis changes, a medication is replaced or new safety information emerges.

California can reduce administrative burden without sacrificing important patient safeguards.

Governor Gavin Newsom: Veto AB 539.

Read our fact sheet to learn more: https://tinyurl.com/39s4x9bw

A new study by researchers at Yale University published in JAMA Health Forum reinforces an important reality: rising hea...
09/10/2026

A new study by researchers at Yale University published in JAMA Health Forum reinforces an important reality: rising health care costs are driving higher premiums.

91% of health insurance premium growth from 2011-2024 was explained by growth in health care spending.

If California wants to make coverage more affordable, policymakers must address the underlying costs of care driving premiums higher.

Read the study here: https://tinyurl.com/2ymwc6db

A lot can happen when no one is looking.AB 539’s blanket one-year authorization mandate could put patient safety at risk...
09/09/2026

A lot can happen when no one is looking.

AB 539’s blanket one-year authorization mandate could put patient safety at risk and create opportunities for more fraud in our health care system.

Read our fact sheet to learn more.

Governor Gavin Newsom: Veto AB 539. Protect safe, appropriate and affordable care.

tinyurl.com/39s4x9bw

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