L.A. Care Health Plan Lays Off 225 Employees Amid Federal Funding Cuts
L.A. Care Health Plan, the nation's largest publicly operated health plan, files WARN Act notice for 225 employees effective March 13, 2026. The managed care plan cites federal funding reductions.
As a major ECM and managed care contractor for LA-area FQHCs, these cuts may ripple into FQHC contract revenue.
Key takeaways
- 225 employees laid off at L.A. Care — nation's largest publicly operated health plan
- WARN Act notice filed, effective March 13, 2026
- As major ECM contractor for LA-area FQHCs, cuts may ripple into FQHC contract revenue
Primary source
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Affected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, February 25). L.A. Care Health Plan Lays Off 225 Employees Amid Federal Funding Cuts. Primary source: Becker's Payer Issues. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/la-care-225-layoffs
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