""Our immigrant population are the ones who are suffering the most. But it doesn't just hurt this population, it hurts all of us.""
"H.R. 1 slashes funding for Medicaid by $1 trillion over the next decade, lowering reimbursement rates for providers and undercutting access to services for the region's poorest."
"California expanded the state's Medicaid program in 2024 to provide health care for all low-income residents, including undocumented people. However, it stopped accepting new undocumented enrollments at the beginning of the year."
"In Santa Clara County, officials are looking at a $470 million deficit in the upcoming fiscal year due to federal budget cuts."
Medi-Cal budget cuts are significantly affecting immigrants in Silicon Valley, leading to service delays, medication reductions, and fears of information exposure. Many have lost coverage and turned to alternative healthcare options. County hospitals face potential closures, which could overwhelm emergency services and increase wait times. H.R. 1 has cut Medicaid funding by $1 trillion, reducing provider reimbursements and limiting access to care. Santa Clara County anticipates a $470 million deficit, exacerbating staffing shortages in hospitals.
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