"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."
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.
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