Health Plan Raises Concerns Over Federal Changes Affecting the Medi-Cal Program
(French Camp, CA) – Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan (Health Plan), the not-for-profit, local Medi-Cal managed care plan serving over 400,000 members in San Joaquin, Stanislaus, El Dorado, and Alpine Counties, is raising serious concerns about recently enacted federal legislation, H.R. 1 – the 2025 budget reconciliation bill – signed into law on July 4th.
This federal legislation includes significant reforms and funding reductions to the Medi-Cal program, which provides essential coverage to more than one in three Californians. These changes could directly affect thousands of low-income individuals and families across Health Plan’s service area, many of whom are at risk of losing coverage due to new administrative barriers and increased healthcare costs.
Recent Medi-Cal reforms and funding reductions also threaten the stability of community health clinics, rural hospitals, and other safety-net healthcare providers who care for our most vulnerable populations. Many of these providers already operate under financial strain, and further funding constraints could jeopardize their ability to continue delivering care to those who need it most.
Since its founding in 1996, Health Plan has been dedicated to advancing the health of our region by partnering with local healthcare providers to ensure access to quality care. Health Plan has demonstrated resilience and flexibility through decades of transformation in healthcare, guided by a deep and enduring commitment to our community. From shifts in policy and funding to evolving services and delivery systems, Health Plan has consistently responded to new challenges with strength and resolve.
In these uncertain times, Health Plan remains devoted to supporting our local healthcare infrastructure and strengthening partnerships with providers to protect coverage and ensure uninterrupted access to care. Health Plan is also looking beyond the impacts of this legislation by working to build a more adaptable, equitable, and sustainable healthcare system to support the wellbeing of our community.
Amid an ever-evolving healthcare landscape, Health Plan is unwavering in its longstanding commitment to serving our region and fostering collaborations that improve health outcomes for members.
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Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan serves over 450,000 members in Apline, El Dorado, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties. Visit the website at www.HPSJ-MVHP.org
Media Contact:
Vena Ford, Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan, vford@hpsj.com