Health Care & Hospital Law
Feb. 22, 2003
Center Helps L.A.'s Poor Gain Access to Health Care
LOS ANGELES - When Celia Chavez of Pacoima needed a doctor for her son, she didn't know where to go. Her 18-year old had a longstanding ear problem that threatened his hearing. The state benefits program Medi-Cal told Chavez she would have to foot $800 of the cost for her son's treatment - more than her monthly rent. Chavez put off getting the surgery.
Her 18-year old had a longstanding ear problem that threatened his hearing. The state benefits program Medi-Cal told Chavez she would have to foot $8...
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