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CEO Warns Medicaid Cuts Could Leave 650,000 Californians Uncovered

1/15/2026

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Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of L.A. Care, says federal and state spending cuts threaten Medicaid services for low-income Californians.
She warns that HR 1 could cause 650,000 enrollees to lose coverage by 2028.
Santana-Chin cites her own Medi-Cal beneficiary experience to emphasize the importance of healthcare access.
L.A. Care is investing in technology to improve efficiency amid these financial pressures.
L.A. Care reported $11.7 billion in revenue last year.

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Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of L.A. Care, says federal and state spending cuts threaten Medicaid services for low-income Californians.
She warns that HR 1 could cause 650,000 enrollees to lose coverage by 2028.
Santana-Chin cites her own Medi-Cal beneficiary experience to emphasize the importance of healthcare access.
L.A. Care is investing in technology to improve efficiency amid these financial pressures.
L.A. Care reported $11.7 billion in revenue last year.