Live from the State Capitol, Part 3: Health care reform in the news

Published on January 7th 2012

California Work & Family Coalition: "Great News for the New Year: Health Insurance for Pregnant Women on Leave"

"We are excited to ring in this New Year with new and important protections for working mothers-to-be in California, thanks to a recent change in California law.

"Under the state's Pregnancy Disability Leave Act (PDL), women who work for employers with five or more employees are guaranteed up to four months of leave, without losing their jobs, if they are disabled by their pregnancy, childbirth or a related medical condition. A new amendment to the PDL, which went into effect on January 1, 2012, now guarantees continued health benefits for women while they take this leave."

Calif. Progress Report: "2012 Calendar: Many Opportunities for Policymakers and Voters to Improve Our Health System"

CPR: "More California Counties Set To Expand Coverage in January"

USA Today: "Justices' review of health care law adds to election tumult"