The Unwinding: Public Health Emergency Ending Soon, and With It — Medi-Cal Coverage for Millions

from VOICE Issue March 23, 2023

Igniting the Minds of Extraordinary Young People

11.5 million beneficiaries enrolled in Medi-Cal and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP). CHIP provides low-cost health coverage to children in families and works alongside Medicaid. By November 2022, roughly 14 million beneficiaries were enrolled in Medi-Cal/ CHIP.

More than 15 million residents are currently enrolled in Medi-Cal, according to the Department of Health Care Services’ (DHCS) latest available data from December 2022. On Mar. 31, that number may be reduced as states can begin redetermining who is still eligible for coverage and could begin terminating coverage for residents as early as Apr. 1, 2023. Experts estimate that roughly two to three million beneficiaries could lose their coverage, although many may still be eligible.

Across the U.S., an estimated 91 million people are enrolled in Medicaid. Experts estimate that 15 million will lose coverage while 6.8 million could likely still be eligible.

States have 12 months to start all redeterminations that are pending by Mar. 31, 2020 (the end of the continuous enrollment period) and 14 months to complete them. This period of time marks the “unwinding” period where the state can begin the renewal process that could result in termination of coverage for beneficiaries who are no longer eligible or who have not taken action to update their information.

It is important to update contact information

Breanna Reeves | Staff

With less than two weeks until COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) protections end on Mar. 31, 2023, health advocates and local counties across California are encouraging residents to update their contact information in order to keep their Medi-Cal — California’s Medicaid program — coverage.

In 2022, Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 which established an end to COVID-19 protections, putting an end to continuous health coverage that were put in place at the start of the pandemic. This protection allowed beneficiaries to have uninterrupted coverage without having to make any changes or renew their coverage.

According to an analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation, Medi-Cal enrollment increased by more than two million from the start of the pandemic in March 2020, with approximately

Advocates and local departments are urging Medi-Cal beneficiaries to make sure that their updated contact information, including names, addresses, telephone numbers and email address, is on file with their local county. Beneficiaries will receive a letter in the mail that will let you know if your county needs additional information from you to renew your MediCal coverage or if your Medi-Cal coverage was renewed automatically.

If beneficiaries receive a renewal form in the mail that indicates that they need to submit information, beneficiaries need to complete and continued on page 13

Igniting the Minds, continued from page 11

BVN: How did you learn about the pilot shortage?

SC: One of our board members Dr. Allen Cummings is a pilot. He's a licensed pilot and also worked a lot with the Tuskegee Airmen. He was really familiar with it and went to all the air shows and so he suggested that we add the aviation component to the program because of that. We were doing it before they were talking about the shortage at that time. It wasn't so much talked about and now it's even greater.

BVN: This program is incredible and I can tell that you are really enthused about it. Your passion for this program is kind of infectious as is the community outreach that you've been doing.

SC: I love to help students and I when I see the potential, I just want to help as many people as I can. And that's why we want to be able to reach as many people as possible. I want to get the word out about Ignite Academy and SOEW in any way I can.

BVN: Is there anything else that you want to share with our readers? Anything about your goals or your plans for the program this year? Anything new that you might be adding to the curriculum?

SC: Well, we're planning on adding more of the sciences and actually increasing the aviation part of the program. Then my goal is to have a thousand students in the program.

BVN: So what percentage increase would that be?

SC: It would be like a 120% increase. We have already impacted the lives of over 400 kids. When we expand, we’ll have more teachers, staff, and additional courses. More than one classroom, so we can expand it. Then we’d have a morning class and an afternoon class and more speakers, of course.

The more we get the word out, I believe we're going to do that. I’d still like to be on the campus. I love being on the campus at Cal Baptist. I have to thank them and Dr. Gramling at the Business School, and Dr. John Marcelus in the Aviation School. We really appreciate them at Cal Baptist and all that they’ve done.

The Unwinding, continued from page 12 return the form as soon as possible in the prepaid return envelope that is provided. The form can also be submitted online, in-person or by phone.

According to officials, the renewal process can take between 45 to 90 days depending on specific cases or delays such as someone impacted by disability-based obstacles or waiting on correct paperwork from providers. Medi-Cal members will have 90 days to appeal after being disenrolled.

If a resident is considered ineligible for MediCal, the state is required to transfer the account and assess other affordable insurance options like Covered California, the state’s free online marketplace for low-cost health insurance plans.

States Seek Crackdown, continued from page 7

“Companies are adding preservatives like formaldehyde to cosmetics products,” said Iris Deng, a toxics researcher for the Washington State Department of Ecology. “Lead and arsenic are different stories. They’re detected as contaminants.”

Markwins Beauty Brands did not respond to requests for comment.

“Nominal traces of certain elements may sometimes be present in product formulations as a consequence of natural mineral origin, as permitted by applicable law,” Miriam Mahlow, a spokesperson for CoverGirl parent company Coty Inc., said in an emailed statement.

The Washington report’s authors said European Union countries ban products like the dark-tint CoverGirl foundation. That’s because arsenic and lead have been linked to brain and nervous system damage and cancer. There is “no known safe level of lead exposure,” said Marissa Smith, Washington state’s senior regulatory toxicologist, and formaldehyde is also a carcinogen.

“When we find these chemicals in products applied directly to our bodies, we know people are being exposed,” Smith added. “Therefore, we can assume these exposures are contributing to health impacts.”

Though most of the products’ lead content was low, Smith said, people are often exposed for years on end, considerably increasing the danger.

The Washington ecology department findings were not altogether surprising: Other testing bodies have picked up preservatives such as formaldehyde or, more often, formaldehydereleasing agents such as quaternium-15, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl urea, and diazolidinyl urea in hair-straightening products marketed especially to Black women. Formaldehyde is one of the chemicals used to embalm corpses before funerals.

In addition to Washington, at least 12 states

— Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Texas, and Vermont are considering policies to restrict or require disclosure of toxic chemicals in cosmetics and other personal care products.

States are acting because the federal government possesses limited authority, said Melanie Benesh, vice president of government affairs for the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit that researches what’s in household and consumer products.

“The FDA has had limited resources to pursue ingredient bans,” Benesh added.

Congress has not given the Environmental Protection Agency widespread authority to regulate such products, even though contaminants and preservatives from cosmetics end up in the water supply. In 2021, a California man petitioned the EPA to ban toxic chemicals in cosmetics under the Toxic Substances Control Act, but the petition was denied, said continued on page 16

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision

(a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202302545 p. 3/02, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

WRATH LLC.

1490 W. Rincon St Unit Q Coroan, CA 92878

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Wrath LLC

1490 W. Rincon St Unit Q Corona, CA 92878 CA

This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company

Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 8/14/2008

I declare that all the information in this statement is true and correct. (A registrant who declares as true any material matter pursuant to Section 17913 of the Business and Professions Code, that the registrant knows to be false, is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1000) s. Lance Faught, Member

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code)

Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/16/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk,

FILE NO. R-202302334 p. 3/02, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

THIRS TEA

27287 Nicolas Rd Ste B103

Temecula, CA 92592

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

33175 Temecula Parkway Ste A-2191

Temecula, CA 92592

BALABOBA LLC

33175 Temecula Parkway Ste A-2191

Temecula, CA 92592

CA This business is conducted by: Limited Liability Company

Registrant has not yet begun to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/08/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk,

FILE NO. R-202301849 p. 3/02, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

AGRICARBON 900 University Ave, B238 Bourns Hall Riverside, CA 92508

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

19973 ST Francis Drive Riverside, CA 92508

Kandis Leslie Abdul-Aziz

19973 St Francis Drive Riverside, CA 92508 CA

27287 Nicolas Rd Ste B103

Temecula, CA 92592

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

33175 Temecula Parkway Ste A-2191

Temecula, CA 92592

BALABOBA LLC

33175 Temecula Parkway Ste A-2191

Temecula, CA 92592 CA

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202302146 p. 3/02, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

WEHO RIDES

6600 Jarupa Ave

Riverside, CA 92504

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

6035 West 6th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90036

Nazar—Essamlali

6035 West 6th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90036

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202302643 p. 3/02, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

JOE’S SUSHI THE CABO WAY II

53762 Sapphire Ln Coachella, CA 92236 RIVERSIDE COUNTY

The Cabo Way Restaurant

53762 Sapphire Ln Coachella, CA 92236 CA

This business is conducted by: Corporation Registrant has not yet begun to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202302487 p. 3/02, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

REVIVESNKRS 45239 Tioga St Temecula, CA 92592

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Matthew Gregory Guerrero

45239 Tioga St Temecula, CA 92592

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202302539 p. 3/02, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

PRIME BEHAVIORAL CONSULTING

11185 Magnolia Ave, #19 Riverside, CA 92505

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

David Heaton Marr

11185 Magnolia Ave, #19 Riverside, CA 92505

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 2/01/23

The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the right Central Avenue Suite 24s of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/06/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202301610 p. 3/02, 3/9, 3/16, 3/23/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

PALM SPRINGS HKB CABINETRY

74794 Lennon Pl. Unit A

Palm Desert, CA 92260

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

68100 Ramon Rd, Suite D-2

Cathedral City, CA 92234

Palm Springs HKB LLC

68100 Ramon Rd, Suite D-2

Cathedral City, CA 92234

This business is conducted by: Limited

Liability Company

Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023

Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/23/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202302707 p. 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

PALM SPRINGS HKB SERVICES

68100 Ramon Rd, Suite D-2

Cathedral City, CA 92234

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

Palm Springs HKB LLC

68100 Ramon Rd, Suite D-2

Cathedral City, CA 92234

CA itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (sec. 1440 et. seq. b &p code) Statement was filed with the County of Riverside on 02/23/2023

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202302706 p. 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/2023

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

INTEGRA SALES 21870 Olympia Ave Perris, CA 92570 RIVERSIDE COUNTY Joseph – Garcia 21870 Olympia Ave Perris, CA 92570

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant has not yet begun to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above.

I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

NOTICE- In accordance with subdivision (a) of section 17920, a fictitious business name statement generally expires at the end of five years from the date on which it was filed in the office of the county clerk, except, as provided in subdivision (b) of section 17920, where it expires 40 days after any change in the facts set forth in the statement pursuant to section 17913 other than a change in the residence address of a registered owner. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before the expiration. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see section 14411 et seq., business and professions code). I hereby certify that this copy is a correct copy of the original statement on file in my office.

Peter Aldana, County Clerk, FILE NO. R-202302866 p. 3/9, 3/16, 3/23, 3/30/2023

This business is conducted by: Limited

Liability Company

Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on 01/01/2023

The filing of this statement does not of

The following persons) is (are) doing business as:

KLEENHEART CONSULTING SERVICES

4193 Flat Rock Dr, Ste 200 Riverside, CA , 92505

RIVERSIDE COUNTY 420 N. Mickinley ST, Ste 111 #348 Corona, CA 92879

Kirk – Dobie 4193 Flat Rock Dr, Ste 200 Riverside, CA , 92505

This business is conducted by: Individual Registrant commenced to transact to transact business under the fictitious business name(s) listed above on January 28, 2023

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