What’s next for California healthcare?

As states figure out how to adjust to federal funding cuts, policy shifts and major Medicaid shake-ups, 2026 will be pivotal for California health officials and lawmakers.

Many Californians on Medicaid, better known in the state as Medi-Cal, already struggle to access timely and quality care. Now, experts warn that millions more could lose coverage under H.R. 1, which makes sweeping changes to…