CHCF November 18, 2025
Kristin Schumacher

Key Takeaways

  • Local Health Plans Serve Nearly 10 Million Californians. Local health plans deliver Medi-Cal coverage to roughly 9.7 million people across 51 counties, representing up to 53% of residents in the regions they serve.
  • Plans Invest Nearly $800 Million in Workforce and Community Health. From 2019 to 2023, local health plans invested nearly $800 million in community health initiatives, with roughly 40% focused on growing and diversifying the health workforce through scholarships, recruitment, and training programs.
  • Federal Cuts Threaten Future Community Investments. Federal funding reductions could reduce plan revenue and shift focus from upstream investments like workforce development to meeting immediate needs of newly uninsured Californians.

For more than 50 years, local health plans have been a...

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