Medi-Cal, Medicaid changes — A Medical Emergency for Lodi?

As Steve Mann writes in his recent “About Town” article, “Medical Emergency - Cuts could devastate Lodi Memorial Hospital,” changes to Medi-Cal and Medicaid funding could have a significant impact on Lodi Memorial and other San Joaquin County hospitals. This report analyzes the current CA budget proposals and the Federal “Big Beautiful Bill” to explore how Lodi and San Joaquin County might be impacted.