Memorandum
Date: March 10, 2026
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Rachael Dillman Parsons, Social Services Director
Subject: Consideration of a Presentation on H.R. 1
Executive Summary:
As your board is aware, since January 2025, government shutdowns, federal funding freezes, rapid policy changes, and ongoing litigation have caused significant instability in social programs.
H.R. 1, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill", enacted on July 4, 2025, includes significant changes to various social programs and funding. Programs impacted include:
* Medi-Cal Partnership health plan, federally known as Medicaid.
* CalFresh EBT food, federally known as SNAP, and
* Covered California health plan marketplace subsidies and advanced premium tax credits, federally known as the Affordable Care Act and often referred to as "Obamacare."
The Governor's proposed 2026-27 budget, released January 9, 2026, does not adequately address the burden of federal changes, proposing to pass unsustainable costs directly to counties.
As it stands, Lake County Social Services will not be able to maintain our current level of services. Vital safety net programs for the most vulnerable in our community, the elderly, disabled, veterans, and children, are threatened. Our local economy will be damaged. Access to healthcare for all Lake County residents' will be reduced.
Social Services, in partnership with Public Health and Behavioral Health, will present a summary of anticipated impacts, including mitigation strategies, accompanied by a detailed report for your consideration and legislative advocacy.
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