Published on July 03, 2025
Today, the Trump Administration’s Budget Bill was passed, which is expected to impact several critical programs nationwide, including Medicaid.
In response, Governor Newsom issued a statement and CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson shared the following message:
“These federal cuts are more than just language in a bill —they are direct and real threats to the health, stability, and dignity of millions of Californians. Stripping food and health care access from families will deepen poverty, widen health disparities, and push people into crisis. CalFresh and Medi-Cal are not only lifelines for individuals and families; they are foundational pillars of local economies and health care infrastructure. Weakening them weakens all of us. These federal cuts are taking food and health care away from those who need it most.
California has made real progress toward a healthier, more equitable future. These federal cuts are moving us backward, and will be devastating to families in California and across the nation.”
While we are still working to understand the full impact to our community, we recognize you may have many questions and concerns. Your service coordinator and regional center are there to support you, help you understand your current services and supports, and plan for future needs.
The Department also remains committed to Protecting Access to Services and Supports for ALL Californians and will share additional information and resources as they become available.