Stanislaus County warns H.R. 1 could cost indigent care $37M to $66M
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A Stanislaus County report, as Westside Connect reported May 29, warns H.R. 1 could cost the county's indigent care program $37 million to $66 million over three years. About 217,000 residents use Medi-Cal, and about 40,000 face work requirements.
Golden Valley Health Centers, Livingston Community Health, and Community Medical Centers may see more patients.
Key points
- H.R. 1 could cost Stanislaus County's indigent care program $37 million to $66 million over three years.
- The report estimates about $2.3M in Medi-Cal revenue loss in FY2027 and up to $12M a year in treatment costs; about 217K residents are on Medi-Cal.
- Squeezed county indigent-care obligation pushes patients to Central Valley FQHCs.
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- California county safety-net budgets
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FQHC Talent. (2026, May 29). Stanislaus County warns H.R. 1 could cost indigent care $37M to $66M. Source: Westside Connect / Ceres Courier. Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/stanislaus-county-hr1-indigent-care-exposure-may-2026