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County officials warn HR 1 could cost Medi‑Cal and CalFresh recipients; Board considers letters to CSAC
Summary
County staff briefed supervisors on bills in Sacramento and projected local impacts of HR 1, including possible loss of Medi‑Cal for 2,000–2,500 residents and reduction of CalFresh for about 1,000–1,200 people; board discussed sending letters of support to a county coalition seeking state budget relief.
County administrative staff and social‑services leaders told the Board of Supervisors that pending state and federal legislation — principally the package discussed as HR 1 in Sacramento — could shift significant costs to counties and reduce benefits enrollment for residents.
Jeff Neal, a Sacramento legislative advocate working with Lake County staff, reviewed the legislative calendar and said appropriations committee analyses and the governor’s May budget revision (May 14) will provide clearer cost estimates. Neal described…
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