SACRAMENTO, CA — Following the release of Governor Newsom’s proposed 2024-25 state budget, Local Health Plans of California CEO Linnea Koopmans released the following statement:

“California stands as a national leader in caring for the underrepresented and those traditionally marginalized. Nowhere is that more evident than through the comprehensive care Medi-Cal offers to 15 million residents. As the state navigates a budget shortfall, we commend the dedication to maintaining Medi-Cal’s commitment to inclusivity, quality, equity and accessibility. We stand prepared to collaborate with the legislature, actively engaging in the process of charting a course towards fiscal responsibility and social equity.”

About LHPC

Local Health Plans of California (LHPC) is a statewide trade association that represents all 17 of the community-based, not-for-profit health plans that provide access to critical and comprehensive healthcare services for low-income populations enrolled in California’s Medicaid program, “Medi-Cal,” in 51 out of 58 counties in the state. With 9.9 million enrollees, our plans serve approximately 70 percent of all Medi-Cal managed care beneficiaries. More here.

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