Why Medicaid Cuts Would Harm California’s Most Vulnerable
Originally published in The Sacramento Bee
Published March 25, 2025
“Medicaid is a lifeline—not a line item.”
That’s the message from our CEO, Brian Zotti, in a powerful op-ed featured in The Sacramento Bee. As California faces a major budget shortfall, our CEO warns of the devastating impact that proposed Medi-Cal (California’s Medicaid program) cuts could have on the individuals and families who rely on it most.
We’re not talking about numbers on a spreadsheet — we’re talking about people. Real people, with real lives and real needs.”
— Brian Zotti
What You’ll Learn in the Article:
- Why delaying provider rate increases will hurt people with developmental disabilities
- How these cuts could disrupt services, burn out families, and force people into institutions
- Why supporting Medicaid is a reflection of California’s core values
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