Sixty years after Medicaid became law, the future of health care in America is once again in our hands. What began as a bold step forward has grown into a pillar of health equity, connecting millions to care, dignity and stability. Now it’s our turn to carry the torch.
In this short video, we reflect on Medicaid’s legacy and look ahead to the work still before us: protecting coverage, advancing equity, and ensuring communities can thrive in the face of shifting needs and new challenges. This is about more than access to care: It’s about the conditions that allow people to live healthy, secure lives.
We can’t do this work alone. Grounded in solidarity, we are proud to join California Health Care Foundation, The California Endowment, Archstone Foundation, Blue Shield of California Foundation, Coalition of Orange County Community Health Centers, AltaMed Health Services, California Primary Care Association, and others as we continue the fight for health equity for all Californians.