"Medicaid Day of Action" raises concerns over Trump administration cuts
John Ramos reports on Bay Area Democrats speaking out against possible cuts to Medicaid.
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John Ramos reports on Bay Area Democrats speaking out against possible cuts to Medicaid.
This week, opponents of the proposed federal budget cuts on healthcare staged a "Medicaid Day of Action" that included a series of press conferences by elected officials in the Bay Area.
Voters have approved Proposition 35, a ballot measure that aims to increase funding for Medi-Cal services relied on by millions in the state.
Health care for low-income Californians has expanded over the years through Medi-Cal, but the state is also disenrolling hundreds of thousands of people each month after hitting the pause button during COVID.
Kenny Choi reports on a nonprofit that assists residents figure out whether they are qualify for Medi-Cal.
The Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center was approved by state regulators on Wednesday for Medicaid recertification, a move celebrated by San Francisco city officials who had fought to keep the century-plus-old facility open amid its threatened closure.
