As Los Angeles prepares to host major international events, including the 2026 World Cup, the 2027 Super Bowl, and the 2028 Olympics, L.A. Care Health Plan has co-signed a letter with business and health care leaders to members of congress, including Majority Leader John Thune, Speaker Mike Johnson, Chair Michael Crapo, and Chair Brett Guthrie, urging them to protect access to care and oppose the proposed Medicaid cuts. Healthcare plays a critical role in shaping our national economic stability, and as the eyes of the world will soon be on Southern California, we have a remarkable opportunity to showcase our region’s strength and resilience and demonstrate how access to healthcare has ensured a healthy workforce to prepare for these events.
L.A. Care, the largest publicly operated health plan in the country, serves a diverse community of more than 2.6 million Angelenos, most of whom rely on Medi-Cal (California's Medicaid program) for essential care, including children, pregnant women, working families, seniors, and people with disabilities. The proposed cuts would not only affect the 41% of Angelenos who are Medi-Cal recipients, but also the economy and the broader health system, driving up costs for everyone.
Currently, Medi-Cal provides essential healthcare coverage to 15 million Californians, including nearly one in five working adults aged 19–64 in the state. Many of these workers depend on Medi-Cal to maintain their health and continue driving the industries that power our region’s economy, from hospitality and transportation to retail and event services. Any reduction in Medicaid funding would not only jeopardize their health and well-being, but it would also impact our wildfire recovery efforts and the success of the upcoming global events.
L.A. Care remains committed to supporting policies that strengthen access to care for all Californians, and protecting Medi-Cal will help safeguard our health care system, ensure stability for working families, and strengthen our local, state and federal economy.
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