In the Inland Empire, Medi-Cal—California’s Medicaid program—is more than just health insurance. For people with disabilities, individuals recovering from addiction, and thousands of families across the community, it serves as a vital lifeline, providing access to the care needed to live healthy, independent lives.
However, recent cuts to Medicaid under what critics have dubbed “Trump’s One Big Ugly Law” are threatening this lifeline. Funding is being redirected to finance tax breaks for billionaires and large corporations, leaving the region’s most vulnerable residents to bear the brunt of the cost.
Experts warn that more than 15 million Americans could lose health insurance as a result of these cuts, including two million Californians who rely on Medi-Cal. In the Inland Empire, the consequences will be especially severe for people with disabilities and those undergoing addiction treatment…