A new year means new state laws in California. Because a girl with peanut allergies died at summer camp from being exposed to peanuts, food handlers will now be required to take training on major food-based allergens. Food handlers will have until the end of 2020 to get the new state-issued food handler card. Reporter Rebecca Havely explains some of the changes concerning health insurance and coverage in California…
While the federal mandate that required all Americans to have health insurance is no longer in effect, the state is requiring all residents to have insurance. However, no penalty will be enforced until you file your taxes in April 2021.
Women have been able to get birth control pills through an app on their phone, but were required to have a video conference with a health professional first. No longer; women can now get their prescription with participating pharmacies through the app.
