Contra Costa supervisors expand Basic Health Care for the uninsured
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On October 20, 2026, Contra Costa County supervisors approved changes to the Basic Health Care Program for residents without other coverage. It will cover incomes from 0% to 300% of the federal poverty level, drop annual fees and expect 6,000 participants, up from about 3,100.
The $13.5 million annual cost needs $6 million in new funding.
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FQHC Talent. (2026, October 20). Contra Costa supervisors expand Basic Health Care for the uninsured. Source: Contra Costa Health, presentation to the Board of Supervisors (October 20, 2026, item 26-4458). Retrieved October 27, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/contra-costa-basic-health-care-program-expansion-october-2026