California Proposition 56​​: Major win for sexual and reproductive health
 

In November 2016, California voters passed Proposition 56 to support access to health care for low-income Californians covered by the Medi-Cal program.  Proposition 56, the California Healthcare Research and Prevention Tobacco Tax Act, raised taxes on tobacco products to fund specific California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) health car​e programs, including women’s health services, family planning, and more. This investment in sexual and reproductive health is a huge win for the health of our communities.

Every year, Planned Parenthood Action Fund of the Pacific Southwest has advocated for Proposition 56 to be renewed in the state budget. We are proud that after many years of advocacy, these investments are now permanent. Thanks to investments like this, we have been able to expand our services to new regions in our communities and increase the amount of patients we can serve.

This year’s budget includes investments that will better the health of our communities. We look forward to continuing to advocate for our patients and communities and to provide them with the best care possible.