Despite the spike in evictions already documented, reports suggest more renters are still on the brink of losing their homes. California already has the most unhoused people of any state in the U.S., it's the most expensive state for renters and the median cost of a home is $800,000-more than twice the national rate. With this real estate landscape and the potential for these elevated eviction numbers to remain for years to come, we need to consider the implications of prolonged housing insecurity for both the health of the tenants and the community at large. At CCA Health California, we've seen firsthand the toll housing insecurity takes on our communities.
But this isn't just a problem for individuals. It has far-reaching implications for the health care system. When people devote their limited income to housing, preventative and maintenance health care takes a back seat. Statistics show that people who struggle with housing costs are less likely to have a consistent source of medical care, resulting in delayed doctor visits and a reliance on expensive emergency room services. Unfortunately, money alone has never solved the issue for California, nor has it for any state
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