Inland Empire: 1.6M IEHP Members at Risk as Medi-Cal Cuts Loom
The Inland Empire Health Plan serves 1.6M members across Riverside (42% enrolled) and San Bernardino (45% enrolled) counties. Projected $10-20B annual state Medi-Cal cuts could force clinics to cut dental, vision, and podiatry services first. Centro Medico (15,000 patients, nearly all Medi-Cal) warns of months-long waits. IEHP contracts with 9,000 providers, hundreds of clinics, and every hospital in both counties.
Key takeaways
- IEHP serves 1.6M members — Riverside 42% enrolled, San Bernardino 45% enrolled
- Projected $10-20B annual state Medi-Cal cuts could force clinics to cut dental, vision, and podiatry first
- Centro Medico (15,000 patients, nearly all Medi-Cal) warns of months-long waits
- IEHP contracts with 9,000 providers, hundreds of clinics, and every hospital in both counties
Primary source
CHCFAffected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, February 18). Inland Empire: 1.6M IEHP Members at Risk as Medi-Cal Cuts Loom. Primary source: CHCF. Retrieved April 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ie-medi-cal-1-6m-at-risk
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