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Major Medi-Cal Changes Are Coming in 2027 — What Enrollees Need to Know

The most significant changes to Medi-Cal in years are coming next year, and officials urge the 14 million Californians enrolled to prepare.

Rising Health Costs Are Forcing More Americans to Forego Care

Health insurance premiums are expected to rise again in 2027, by at least 15%, after a 25% hike last year, notes Families USA.

Congress Can Fix Skyrocketing Health Care Costs: But Will It?

Healthcare costs will skyrocket in 2026, as millions of consumers face a 100% increase in their monthly premiums.

Trump Administration Proposes Stricter Public Charge Rule, Stoking Fears Among Immigrants Seeking Healthcare

Health experts warn that the proposed public charge rule could deter eligible immigrants from accessing Medicaid and other health programs.

Older Adults Will Face Brunt of Cuts to Medicaid

Seniors stand to lose vision and dental care, home-based services and more with cuts to Medicaid.

As Shutdown Drags On, Is a Compromise Over Health Care Costs Possible?

Oct 10 | As the federal shutdown unfolds, millions face soaring ACA premiums, Medicaid restrictions, and loss of coverage. Experts from KFF, CBPP, and Families USA examine the human toll of America’s health crisis.

Congress Considers $800 Billion Medicaid Cut, Putting Healthcare In Jeopardy for Millions of Working Families

"These are the worst cuts to Medicaid in the history of the program." - Stan Dorn, director of the Health Policy Project at UnidosUS.
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Medi-Cal’s Impact After Redetermination: How Californians Can Renew Coverage

Apr 16 | A DHCS expert shares data on redetermination's impact on Medi-Cal and future plans. The director of an LA County clinic discusses helping recipients maintain coverage. Three individuals share stories about Medi-Cal's importance to their families.

Health Coverage for Youngest Kids: California Brings Danger to a Head

What happens when our most vulnerable generation — children between birth and age five — don’t have access to health care?Ā 
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Ensuring the Youngest Kids Get Continuous Health Care Coverage

In this briefing, we focus on the importance of continuous health coverage for children ages 0-5, how gaps in health coverage and issues with Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) renewals affect families, and the potential impact of both nationwide.