How Lawmakers Can Support California’s Most Vulnerable: A PEACH Proposal

Homelessness is a major contributor to the socioeconomic status (SES) of individuals. SES is measured by a number of factors including education, income, type of occupation and place of residence. While the number of homeless individuals is growing, the Medi-Cal program has not adjusted for the complexities that accompany this population.

Click here to read PEACH’s proposal for protecting access for Californians with a compromised socioeconomic status.

California's community safety-net hospitals provide essential COVID-19 care to our most vulnerable, but their resources are rapidly declining. Our hospitals need the state's support to ensure they can continue providing essential care.

Read the full letter to DHCS here.