California HealthCare Foundation Commits $10 Million for Loans to Safety-Net Clinics

Indeed, a recent survey by the California Primary Care Association found that nearly eight in ten clinics surveyed would require an emergency loan if Medi-Cal payments were delayed by eight weeks. Medi-Cal reimbursement accounts for up to 50 percent of community health center revenue, and without it, many clinics will not be able to meet payroll and overhead expenses. As a result, some will be forced to reduce patient services, reduce hours of operation, or shut down altogether.