Gov. Newsom signs bill advancing universal health care, vetoes bill capping insulin cost

Gov. Gavin Newsom announced last week the approval of Senate Bill 770, introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco). The legislation advances tangible steps toward securing universal health coverage in California. It would direct the California Health and Human Services Agency (HHS) to work with the federal government to outline the requirements of a federal waiver application.

According to a press release, all California residents will be entitled to receive a standard package of health care services.