Joint County Family Statement on Assembly Budget Proposal
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Sacramento, CA – The following statement in response to the Assembly’s budget proposal released Monday can be attributed to the California State Association of Counties (CSAC), Rural County Representatives of California (RCRC), Urban Counties of California (UCC), County Health Executives Association of California (CHEAC), County Medical Services Program (CMSP), California Association of Public Hospitals and Health Systems (CAPH), County Welfare Directors Association (CWDA) and County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California (CBHDA):
The Assembly budget proposal is a significant and meaningful step forward. Along with the Senate’s framework, the legislative consensus is now clear: The state cannot ignore H.R. 1’s devastating cuts to health care and food support in local communities.
The County Family stands ready to work with the Governor and Legislature to ensure the final budget deal protects California’s safety net.
Background/Context:
- H.R. 1 shifts significant federal safety net responsibilities and costs to states and counties, increasing pressure on county-administered programs across California.
- California counties estimate H.R. 1 will result in up to $9.5 billion each year in new costs.
- Counties are requesting a multi-year state partnership to protect local communities’ access to indigent care, public hospitals, workforce eligibility and behavioral health.
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