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Orange County board urges congressional delegation to oppose proposed federal Medicaid cuts
Summary
The Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted a nonbinding resolution calling on the countys congressional delegation to oppose proposed federal Medicaid (Medi-Cal) spending cuts after hearing lengthy public testimony on potential local impacts. The measure passed with three votes in favor and one abstention.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on May 6 adopted a nonbinding resolution asking the countys congressional delegation to oppose proposed federal Medicaid cuts, saying reductions would threaten access and local health-system stability.
Chair Doug Chaffee read an amended resolve clause asking Orange Countys representatives to "fight vigorously" to ensure adequate Medi-Cal funding after the board corrected numerical language in the staff report to reflect that Medi-Cal brings about $12.44 billion into the county annually. The motion carried with three supervisors voting in favor and one…
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