Health care in California
A report from the Legislative Analyst's Office projects that the number of Californians without health insurance could double to 4 million by 2030 due to federal legislation known as the 'One Big Beautiful Bill'. The bill's new work requirements for Medi-Cal enrollees are expected to drive nearly 90% of the projected coverage loss.
California's uninsured population is projected to double to 4 million by 2030, according to a report from the Legislative Analyst's Office. The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' federal legislation is driving nearly 90% of the projected coverage loss, mainly due to new work requirements for Medi-Cal enrollees taking effect in 2027. L.A. County officials estimate that hundreds of thousands of residents could lose coverage, costing the county's health departments $800 million annually. A UC Berkeley Labor Center analysis projects over 1 million Medi-Cal enrollees could lose coverage by 2028. County indigent health programs will face a surge in demand they are not prepared to meet. L.A. County voters will decide on Measure ER, a half-cent sales tax to fund hospitals and clinics, on June 2.
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