CHCF says federal Medicaid cuts would devastate rural Northern California health systems
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A CHCF analysis in March 2026 found that at Shasta Community Health Center, 82% of visits are Medi-Cal, bringing 60% of revenue. Hill Country's CEO said a 30% revenue loss would mean a 30% cut in staff and services.
Overdose deaths in Shasta and Lassen run 70% above the state rate.
Key points
- At Shasta Community Health Center, 82% of visits are Medi-Cal, 60% of revenue.
- Hill Country's CEO says losing 30% of revenue means cutting staff and services 30%.
- Overdose deaths run 70% above the state rate, and the average ACE score is 5, against 2 statewide.
- Enhanced premium subsidies ended January 1, affecting about 9,800 North State residents.
- CHCF scheduled an in-person event in Redding on April 2 to discuss the findings.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, March 20). CHCF says federal Medicaid cuts would devastate rural Northern California health systems. Source: California Health Care Foundation. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/chcf-rural-north-medicaid-devastation-report