Peterson on California Response to Proposed Congressional Cuts

Mark A. Peterson, professor of public policy at UCLA Ruskin, commented on laist story The proposed budget resolution in the US Congress is designed to cut billions of dollars in federal spending on programs including Medicaid that could affect Medi-Cal, a California insurance program for low-income people. The story focuses on California Democrats and advocates, opposing the budget resolution passed along the party line in February. Opponents say Medicaid has a high stake in the state where health care is provided to millions of Californians and more than 40% of children across the state. Democratic leaders, union representatives and health advocates have come together to highlight how budget cuts affect Californians, especially children. “Healthcare, including children, is one of the things that most people don’t want to see those cuts,” said Peterson, a health policy expert who holds UCLA’s political science, health policy, management and legal appointments.