NewsTimes of San DiegoAugust 10, 2026San Diego
California faces potential loss of Medi-Cal coverage for millions due to budget cuts
California is at risk of losing near-universal health insurance coverage as state budget constraints threaten to reduce funding for Medi-Cal. The potential cuts could impact millions of residents who recently gained eligibility regardless of income or immigration status.
Read the full story at Times of San DiegoWhy It Matters
Millions of California residents who rely on for health insurance face the possibility of losing coverage or experiencing reduced access to services due to state-level fiscal adjustments.
Key Facts
- California recently achieved near-universal health insurance coverage for all residents.
- Eligibility for state health insurance currently includes residents regardless of immigration status or income level.
- State budget constraints are driving potential reductions in Medi-Cal funding.
- Millions of residents are at risk of losing their health insurance coverage if cuts are implemented.
Who's Mentioned
organizationUC Berkeley Labor Center“Research institution analyzing healthcare trends”otherMedi-Cal“California's Medicaid program providing health insurance.”organizationUCLA Center for Health Policy Research“Research institution analyzing healthcare trends”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”personMiranda Dietz“Director of the healthcare program at the UC Berkeley Labor Center”locationCalifornia“The state government implementing potential budget cuts.”personGavin Newsom“Governor of California”organizationCalMatters“The news organization that published the original report.”