About Medicare
The federal Medicare program is an essential pillar of the state’s health care system, supporting more than 6 million Californians over the age of 65 and younger Californians with disabilities. One in five hospitals is at risk of closing, in part because Medicare reimbursement rates are far lower than the cost of providing care. It’s essential that future federal Medicare policy protects patient care.
Executive Briefing: Federal Legislation Updates and State Implications
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025, becoming the law of the land—ushering in unprecedented cuts to Medicaid that will significantly impact the health care landscape. Join CHA for an overview of the OBBBA. We’ll unpack what’s changed, identify the major cuts to Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California) […]
Executive Briefing: Federal and State Budget Impacts to Medi-Cal
On May 14, Gov. Gavin Newsom released the May budget revision, which included proposals to pull away $1.6 billion in funding dedicated to health care organizations through last year’s Proposition 35. This came just days after the House Energy and Commerce Committee released a proposal to cut more than $715 billion from Medicaid (Medi-Cal in California). […]