Between 25,000 and 50,000 San Franciscans are additionally projected to lose entry to Medi-Cal, the report exhibits. Undocumented residents are significantly weak to the cuts, and beginning in January, Medi-Cal recipients could have extra hurdles to leap by for advantages, together with verifying their eligibility each six months reasonably than as soon as per 12 months.
The town is already charting out mitigation methods, together with maintaining residents enrolled in advantages packages. Additionally it is trying to develop packages like Wholesome San Francisco, a metropolis program that gives well being protection for residents who aren’t eligible for Medi-Cal and Medicare.
“Regardless of these actions, the Metropolis and County will face troublesome monetary selections, and we are going to must prioritize packages, companies and staffing,” the report reads.
The dramatic projections come after the town earlier this 12 months minimize thousands and thousands from its personal finances to be able to steadiness an $800 million shortfall.
Lurie’s finances, handed earlier this 12 months, anticipated federal cuts and included $400 million in reserves to assist fight future shortfalls. The town is now making ready to begin creating its subsequent annual finances.
“Over the subsequent a number of months, I’ll work with the Board of Supervisors, group leaders, and residents throughout the town to make sure we care for San Franciscans and ship one other accountable finances that helps our residents and strengthens our restoration,” Lurie stated.
