DiscoverKQED's The California ReportFollowing Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future
Following Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future

Following Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future

Update: 2025-10-06
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When President Donald Trump signed his sweeping policy bill this summer, it included $1 trillion in cuts to Medicaid, known here as Medi-Cal. The program is recognized for helping low-income people access health care, but it also funds services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Now, many Californians with disabilities face an uncertain future.


Reporter: Izzy Bloom, KQED




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Following Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future

Following Medicaid Cuts, Californians With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Face Uncertain Future

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