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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Obamacare Starts Bringing Relief for Drug Addicts

    Since the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, 2.2 million Californians are covered by the state’s expanded Medi-Cal program. Some of the beneficiaries seldom talked about are people addicted to drugs and alcohol. KCRW’s Evan George reports.

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    By Warren Olney • Sep 10, 2014 • 1 min read

    Since the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, 2.2 million Californians are covered by the state’s expanded Medi-Cal program. Some of the beneficiaries seldom talked about are people addicted to drugs and alcohol. KCRW’s Evan George reports.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

      News

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    3 of 3
    TMZ Does It Again
    1. 0:00LAUSD Votes to Destroy Staff Emails
    2. 7:24TMZ Does It Again
    3. 18:53Obamacare Starts Bringing Relief for Drug AddictsYou’re reading this
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