Medicaid Update from Tierra del Sol Source: DDS (California Department of Developmental Services)
An Important Message from Rebecca Lienhard, Tierra’s CEO
The Trump Administration’s Budget Bill was passed last week, which includes nearly $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid. There is no easing into this reality. But I can say that we fought, and we fought relentlessly. In response to the passing of the Federal budget, Governor Newsom issued a statement and CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson shared the following message:
“These federal cuts are more than just language in a bill —they are direct and real threats to the health, stability, and dignity of millions of Californians. Stripping food and health care access from families will deepen poverty, widen health disparities, and push people into crisis. CalFresh and Medi-Cal are not only lifelines for individuals and families; they are foundational pillars of local economies and health care infrastructure. Weakening them weakens all of us. These federal cuts are taking food and health care away from those who need it most. California has made real progress toward a healthier, more equitable future. These federal cuts are moving us backward, and will be devastating to families in California and across the nation.”
Recognizing that you may have many questions and concerns, the Department of Developmental Disabilities (DDS) is working hard to understand the full impact on our community. At the same time, reflecting on what our advocacy has made possible is essential! We succeeded in preventing some of the bill’s worst provisions, such as block grants, wide-scale FMAP reductions, per-capita caps, and so on.
Please know Regional Center’s Service Coordinators and Tierra’s staff are here to support you. As we learn more, we will all work together to help you plan for current and future needs. We will continue to share additional information and resources as they become available.
We are in this together. Stay vigilant, remain hopeful, and remember, we are people and we matter.
