California Medicaid Social Services Face Federal Scrutiny Amid Partisan Tensions

By Angela Hart · KFF Health News · 2026-07-13

According to KFF Health News, California Governor Gavin Newsom is defending the state’s decision to use Medi-Cal funds for non-traditional expenses like housing and food assistance. While state leadership argues these investments address the root causes of high medical costs, Rep

According to KFF Health News, California Governor Gavin Newsom is defending the state’s decision to use Medi-Cal funds for non-traditional expenses like housing and food assistance. While state leadership argues these investments address the root causes of high medical costs, Rep