CHCF 2026 Health Policy Survey: 72% of Californians Worry About Losing Health Coverage
The California Health Care Foundation's annual health policy survey found 72% of adults worry about losing health coverage amid federal Medicaid cuts. Key findings: 81% support state action to protect coverage, 65% would pay more in taxes to preserve Medi-Cal. Survey of 1,700+ adults provides FQHCs with data to support advocacy and demonstrates public mandate for safety-net protection.
Primary source
CHCFFQHC Talent. (2026, April 8). CHCF 2026 Health Policy Survey: 72% of Californians Worry About Losing Health Coverage. Primary source: CHCF. Retrieved April 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/chcf-2026-health-policy-survey-april
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