Federal cuts to Medicaid threaten access to care, destabilize safety nets, and hurt local economies. L.A. Care stands against these harmful cuts because everyone deserves access to healthcare. #MedicaidMatters spr.ly/6013NxkNZ

“Medicaid provides essential health care to hardworking Americans struggling to make ends meet, including many in our rural communities” says Partnership HealthPlan of California CEO Sonja Bjork. #MedicaidMatters Read the full statement: bit.ly/427l5yT

“Considerable reductions in Medicaid will result in substantial cuts to Medi-Cal, a vital resource that thousands of families in Kern County rely on to maintain their health,” said Michael Turnipseed #MedicaidMatters Read more: bit.ly/3G6Y72g

“Receiving health coverage through Medi-Cal allows members to focus on supporting their family, maintaining a job, and boosting the local economy through workforce stability.” #MedicaidMatters Read about Medicaid’s critical impact: bit.ly/4i9drbR

Terrific trip to Fairfield, CA to see our friends at ACAP member Partnership HealthPlan of California! We proudly recognized Dr. Colleen Townsend with our Making A Difference Award in honor of her dedication toward improving health care access for low-income communities. ➡️bit.ly/45A7jHc

“Without Medicaid, families with children would struggle to afford necessary medical care, which could lead to worse health outcomes and increased financial stress,” said Marina Owen, CenCal Health’s CEO #MedicaidMatters Read the Op-ed here: bit.ly/3G3YSch

"Medi-Cal is more than a safety net for the poor and vulnerable members of our community- it's part of the critical health care infrastructure that supports our entire community,” said Gold Coast Health Plan CEO Dr. Feliz Nunez #MedicaidMatters Read here: bit.ly/42mCC52

“Cutting [Medicaid] funding or imposing new restrictions would devastate families already struggling,” says Martha Santana-Chin, L.A. Care Health Plan CEO #MedicaidMatters Read the Op-ed here: bit.ly/41qBr5f

Local Health Plans of California CEO Linnea Koopmans issued the following statement in response to the sweeping budget reconciliation bill which calls for devastating cuts to Medicaid #MedicaidMatters #ProtectMedicaid #StandUpForMedicaid

Through our advocacy to protect Medicaid, LHPC highlights the importance and value of provider taxes and state directed payments. These funding mechanisms are a vital tool for protecting health care access Read more bit.ly/3IgJqe8

Last week, CalOptima Health Chief Operating Officer spoke at the grand opening of La Veta Village, a multigenerational affordable housing community for families & seniors in Orange. CalOptima Health provided $1.4 million in funding for the project built by HomeAid Orange County.

At the third convening between the LHPC Institute and the California Health Care Safety Net Institute (SNI), plans and systems collaborated on their efforts to improve the data exchange alignment. Read the new resources following the convening: bit.ly/45ZZjQ0

The innovative “bridge navigation” program funded by Gold Coast Health Plan through the Medi-Cal Community Health Worker benefit provides personalized care for individuals struggling with addiction. Read more about the transformative program: bit.ly/4556Uvx

“Our commitment to the members we serve remains unwavering. Partnership’s members can be assured that we are dedicated to finding solutions to maintain and support their health and the providers who care for them.” Partnership HealthPlan of California Read the full statement: bit.ly/4lGORla

Welcome back, legislators! As we head into this year’s home stretch, LHPC looks forward to working with you to pass our priority bills AB618 (Krell), SB669 (McGuire), and AB55 (Bonta). Let’s go!

These changes could directly affect thousands of low-income individuals and families, many of whom are at risk of losing coverage due to new administrative barriers and increased healthcare costs. HPSJ Read the full statement: bit.ly/46MG5O3

Did you know that CalOptima Health members can request 📞 telephonic and face-to-face health coaching, access community group classes 👨‍👩‍👦 and receive ✉️ mailed educational materials? For questions or to request health and wellness services, call Customer Service at 1-888-587-8088.

🗓️Need a Medi-Cal 101? Don’t miss LHPC Institute’s Back to Basics LHPC webinar. Register today at: bit.ly/47vmXEx This webinar is open to all — see you there!

👷‍♂️🚧@SCFHP broke ground for the new South County Community Resource Center (SCCRC) in Gilroy. The center is expected to open in early 2026 Read more: bit.ly/45W0Dlp #CommunityCare #Medicaid

“When families lose health coverage, they stop using preventive care and end up in emergency rooms, incurring higher costs that they can’t afford to pay.” Read L.A. Care Health Plan CEO’s latest op-ed on Medicaid cuts. 🩺💰 Read more: bit.ly/4mFC42B #Medicaid #Healthcarecosts