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Health Care for All Californians

The California Health Care Foundation helps Californians with low incomes get the health care they need.

About US

Our Key Initiatives

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The New Uninsured

H.R. 1 threatens health coverage for millions of Californians.

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Health Care Affordability

More than half of Californians skip or delay care because it’s too expensive.

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The Future of Medi-Cal

Federal funding cuts mean that now is the time to modernize the program.

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AI Powered Workforce

New technology can extend the reach of Medi-Cal providers.

30 Years of Impact

This year is our 30th anniversary! To mark this milestone, we are focusing the conversation on a foundational element of good and effective health care: trust.

See our lessons on building trust over the past three decades, and learn more about the history of the Foundation.

Explore OUr 30th Anniversary Page

What’s Trending

Explore the most popular publications, articles, resources, and more from CHCF.

Quick Read

What is the H.R. 1 Work Requirement and How will it Affect Californians with Medi-Cal? Policy at a Glance

Expert Perspective

What the Data Tell Us About the 730,000 Californians Who Have Left Medi-Cal

Behind the Headlines

How Massive Federal Cuts Will Create Unprecedented Challenges for Medi-Cal Patients and Providers

Knowledge Center

The 25% Problem: Why Health Care Is So Expensive (And What We Can Do About It)

Featured Resources

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Expert Perspective

CalAIM at 5: Real Progress, Real Pressure

Now in its fifth year, CalAIM has invested $12 billion in housing, meals, and health services. Budget cuts now threaten its progress.

Medi-Cal
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National Health Spending Almanac — 2026 Edition

Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability
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What the Data Tell Us About the 730,000 Californians Who Have Left Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal

How AI-Powered Outreach Is Helping Californians Keep Their Medi-Cal Coverage

Health Insurance Coverage, Medi-Cal, Technology and Innovation
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What is the H.R. 1 Work Requirement and How will it Affect Californians with Medi-Cal? Policy at a Glance

Health Insurance Coverage, Medi-Cal

Events

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Upcoming event

Findings from CHCF’s Los Angeles Regional Market Report

Facts and Data, Health Care Costs/Affordability, Health Insurance Coverage, Medi-Cal
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CIN Webinar – Making CalAIM Work in a Constrained Fiscal Environment

Medi-Cal
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Findings from CHCF’s Inland Empire Regional Market Report

Health Insurance Coverage

CIN Webinar – Leading Through Uncertainty: Tools for High-Stakes Decision-Making (Part 2)

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Findings from CHCF’s San Francisco Bay Area Regional Market Report

Facts and Data, Health Insurance Coverage

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