Santa Clara County's public hospital system is anticipated to suffer over $1 billion in revenue losses due to federal cuts to Medicaid from President Trump's budget bill. Medi-Cal is crucial, covering one in four county residents and being the largest federal revenue source for the county. The cuts may impact the county's services slowly, peaking around 2027-2028. The hospital system includes essential facilities like a Level 1 trauma and burn center, but new requirements to report work hours to keep Medi-Cal coverage add complications for residents.
Congressional Republicans' 'big, beautiful bill' could deal a bleak, brutal blow to Santa Clara County's public hospital system, anticipating over $1 billion in revenue losses from federal cuts to Medi-Cal.
Medi-Cal is the largest federal revenue source for the county, supporting health care for one in four Santa Clara County residents.
The county hospital system includes a Level 1 trauma and burn center, crucial for emergency care, and funding cuts could significantly impact its operations.
A major provision of the federal spending bill imposes requirements for beneficiaries to report their work hours to maintain Medi-Cal coverage, complicating access for many residents.
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