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Medicaid Cuts Threaten Coverage for 650,000 Californians

1/15/2026

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Federal and state spending cuts threaten Medicaid services for low-income Californians, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) could cause 650,000 enrollees to lose coverage by 2028.
Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of L.A. Care, says efficient operations and technology are needed to support staff amid these cuts.
L.A. Care reported $11.7 billion in revenue last year, illustrating the scale at stake and the potential consequences for vulnerable populations.

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Story summary

Federal and state spending cuts threaten Medicaid services for low-income Californians, and the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (HR 1) could cause 650,000 enrollees to lose coverage by 2028.
Martha Santana-Chin, CEO of L.A. Care, says efficient operations and technology are needed to support staff amid these cuts.
L.A. Care reported $11.7 billion in revenue last year, illustrating the scale at stake and the potential consequences for vulnerable populations.