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A service member from East San Diego County is remembered this week ending June 13 for their sacrifice during wartime.

This week ending June 6 marks the anniversaries of military service members from East San Diego County who gave their lives in military service.

Alpine Medicaid providers submitted $34,315 in claims for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024, reflecting a 10% rise from the prior year.

Dental services billed by Medicaid providers in La Mesa totaled $499,938 in 2024, reflecting a 16.8% increase over the previous year.

Santee Medicaid providers submitted $66,950 in claims for Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) services in 2024, reflecting a 3326.3% jump compared to the prior year.

Providers in El Cajon received $1,959,801 from Medicaid for Dental Services in 2024, a 13.3% uptick compared to the prior year.

Medicaid reimbursement for anesthesia services in La Mesa rose by 6.3% in 2024, indicating shifts in service use and payment structures.

El Cajon Medicaid providers invoiced $5,875,556 for services under the Temporary National Codes (Non-Medicare) in 2024, reflecting a 31.6% rise compared to the prior year.

Congressman Darrell Issa joined other lawmakers on May 1 introducing a bill amending an existing tribal water rights settlement. The proposal aims at updating land designations for trust status while addressing new environmental concerns affecting Southern California’s tribal communities.