CHCF March 27, 2025
A congressional proposal to cut $880 billion of federal funding to Medicaid, including California’s Medi-Cal program, is raising alarm bells among health care and social services providers in every corner of the state. Medi-Cal is a critical lifeline for nearly 15 million Californians, including those with severe disabilities and chronic conditions who rely on its coverage for essential medical and support services.
In Orange County, families expressed fear and anger about the repercussions of large-scale Medi-Cal cuts, and health care leaders share their concerns. Medi-Cal covers more than one million Orange County residents, including 44% of the county’s children and teens.
Seth R. Teigen, MHA, the CEO of Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo, said public insurance...
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