UCSF researchers studied 920 youths hospitalized for eating disorders, ages 7 to 18, enrolled in Medi-Cal. These youths often find it harder to access care than those with private insurance due to financial constraints and inflexible schedules. Recent Medicaid cuts by President Trump could have severe implications, potentially resulting in over 3.4 million Californians losing health coverage. Access to care is already a significant challenge, and these funding reductions could exacerbate costs and limit treatment options.
Youths enrolled in Medi-Cal typically have a harder time accessing care compared to their peers on private insurance due to fewer financial resources and less flexible schedules.
Cuts to Medicaid, signed by Trump, are set to reduce Medicaid spending by over $910 billion in the next 10 years, potentially affecting 3.4 million residents in California.
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