Committee flags access gap as Medi‑Cal losses leave mild‑to‑moderate patients with fewer options
Merced County committee members warned that people losing Medi‑Cal are facing cost and access barriers that could push mild‑to‑moderate mental‑health needs to become severe; staff outlined referrals to Central California Alliance and MHSA early‑intervention programs but said gaps remain.
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Committee member Sharon Jones opened the discussion by summarizing reports from providers that fewer people are seeking services amid the current political climate.
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