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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Care for 1.1 Million Californians

7/19/2025

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The passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" by Congress brings drastic Medicaid cuts, jeopardizing care for over 1.1 million patients in California's San Joaquin Valley. With new work requirements and service fees, health clinics face funding losses, threatening access for vulnerable communities. Critics raise alarms about rising uninsured rates and escalating healthcare costs.

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Story summary

The passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill" by Congress brings drastic Medicaid cuts, jeopardizing care for over 1.1 million patients in California's San Joaquin Valley. With new work requirements and service fees, health clinics face funding losses, threatening access for vulnerable communities. Critics raise alarms about rising uninsured rates and escalating healthcare costs.