Monterey County officials warn HR 1 could shrink Medi‑Cal coverage and strain hospitals County health and social-services leaders told state and federal lawmakers that HR 1’s eligibility and payment-change provisions threaten Medi‑Cal and CalFresh access for thousands of Monterey residents and could cut public-hospital funding, urging state and federal interventions.

Monterey County leaders are sounding the alarm as HR 1 threatens to slash health coverage and funding for vital services, putting thousands at risk.

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Senate panel hears debate over premium‑tax assessment to fund public hospital infrastructure Supporters say a small per‑member assessment and cooperative authority will help public hospitals modernize; insurers and mutual carriers warn the 75¢ per coverage‑month assessment could raise premiums and sweep in property/casualty mutuals. The committee heard extensive testimony and recorded heavy opposition on the sign‑in sheet.

Debate heats up in Washington as a controversial bill proposes a new assessment to fund public hospital modernization, facing fierce opposition from insurers worried about rising premiums.

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