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Watchdogs: Medi-Cal 'fiscally unsustainable' after Medicaid funding pause

Following a federal pause on Medicaid funding over fraud concerns, government watchdogs warn California's Medi-Cal program is fiscally unsustainable.

Published Jul 24, 2026, 10:11 AM EDT | WFMZZ

The Trump administration paused Medicaid funding to California amid concerns about healthcare fraud. Government watchdogs say the move underscores that Medi-Cal has become "fiscally unsustainable."