Resolution urging the Governor and State Legislature to protect Medi-Cal Dental funding for California children; and reject proposed cuts and to fully restore funding in the 2026 state budget.

This resolution urges the Governor and State Legislature of California to reject proposed cuts to Medi-Cal Dental funding for children and to fully restore this funding in the 2026 state budget. The proposed cuts include a $144 million reduction to Medi-Cal Dental for children, which would also result in the loss of approximately $182 million in federal matching funds. The resolution highlights that dental care is essential for children's overall health, educational success, and can prevent costly emergency room visits. The proposed cuts represent a small fraction of the state budget (0.045% of $323 billion) but would have significant negative consequences for children's health. The Board of Supervisors affirms that dental care is healthcare and calls on state leaders to prioritize children's health.