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The Bay

The Bay

Medi-Cal Cuts Are Coming. Contra Costa County Is Bracing for Impact

The Bay · Apr 24, 2026 · 19:48

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The One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed by President Donald Trump last year, will cut an estimated $900 billion to $1 trillion from Medicaid over the next decade. Between funding cuts and big changes to enrollment and eligibility requirements, residents who rely on Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, are bracing for impact. Doctor and journalist Sejal Parekh explores how this is playing out in Contra Costa County.

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Up to 93K Contra Costa County residents could lose health insurance under Trump cuts



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