Tulare County Health Officials Warn of Hospital Closures from Medi-Cal Cuts — 61.8% Enrollment Exposure

Tulare County health officials publicly warned in April 2026 that Medi-Cal cuts could force hospital closures across the county. Tulare has California's highest Medi-Cal enrollment rate (~61.8%). Provider/FQHC infrastructure is deeply dependent on Medi-Cal reimbursement; closures would push more demand onto already-strained FQHCs. Affected: Family Healthcare Network, Altura Centers for Health, Sequoia Community Health.