BUDGET CUTS MAY JEOPARDIZE HEALTH PROGRAMS FOR MILLIONS IN CALIFORNIA
Nursing home coverage could be on chopping block
By Chrystal Blair, California News Service
January 5, 2025 (Sacramento) -- As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, federal health programs affecting 85 million low-income Americans, including more than 12 million in California, may face cuts to reduce inflation and debt.
As of 2024, California has the largest state Medicaid program in the U.S. Programs such as Medicaid, CHIP, and SNAP could be affected by fiscal tightening in the upcoming year.