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Sanger woman reappointed to Valley air board
SANGER – After a round of appointments announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, a medical sociologist from Sanger is continuing to help lead the region toward better air quality. Announced on Feb. 11, Tania Pacheco-Werner has been reappointed to the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, where she has served since 2020. Pacheco-Werner, a Democrat, will need to be confirmed by the Senate, and there is no compensation.
YourCentralValley.com
Clovis hospital cuts contract with popular insurance provider
CLOVIS, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Thousands in Clovis were left searching for a new provider at the start of the month after Clovis Community Hospital terminated its contract with Blue Shield. The hospital confirmed the news in an email to YourCentralValley.com on Jan. 29, Thursday. “We are actively negotiating with Blue Shield and are committed to reaching an agreement,” Mary […]
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Fresno Unified School District retirees regain full access to health care
Insurer Aetna and the Central Valley’s largest health care provider, Community Medical Centers, reached a contract agreement this week, restoring access for retired educators in the Fresno Unified School District. Failed contract negotiations disrupted health care coverage in January for retirees 65 and older on the Aetna Medicare Advantage...
KMPH.com
Stage 4 brain cancer patient fears losing doctors as coverage changes hit Central Valley
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — People received a surprise in the mail this week, and it wasn't a good one. Their insurance provider is cutting ties with several local hospitals at the start of this month. Now, thousands of Blue Shield of California members in the Central Valley may have...
KMPH.com
Thousands of Blue Shield members in the San Joaquin Valley may need to find a new doctor
FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — As of Saturday, Community Medical Centers is no longer considered in-network for Blue Shield of California members, after the two sides failed to reach a new contract agreement. The change impacts patients who receive care at Clovis Community Medical Center, Community Regional Medical Center, and...
YourCentralValley.com
Fresno Unified retirees can get healthcare from Community Medical Centers again
Retired employees from the Fresno Unified School District can once again receive healthcare coverage from Community Medical Centers after an agreement was reached between Community Medical Centers and Aetna, retroactively effective to Jan. 1, 2026.
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Fresno Unified Calls Retiree Health Care Complaint Letter 'Baseless'
Fresno Unified pushes back against claims made in letter of demand filed on behalf of 6,200 retirees about Aetna Medicare Advantage. The letter claimed the district had failed to provide “lifetime benefits” offered to employees and current coverage caused “systemic harm.”. The district asserts that retiree representatives...