Health care officials across Shasta County are sounding the alarm as the federal government considers possible Medicaid spending cuts.

Although President Donald Trump promised to “love and cherish” Medicaid, Republicans have announced budget proposals that could dramatically curtail the program

"These cuts are not just about health care — they affect the entire economic structure of our community," U.S. Rep. Doris Matsui said.

GOP lawmakers expected to vote soon on slashing the insurance program for low-income people represent tens of millions reliant on it.

Hundreds of Victor Valley residents rallied against proposed Medicaid cuts at Rep. Jay Obernolte's Hesperia office, advocating for disability rights.

"We Are California," is mobilizing across the state to oppose proposed federal budget cuts, which they say could significantly impact Medi-Cal.

Republicans are expected to vote on whether to slash Medicaid as their spending cuts continue. Support for the measure could particularly affect some GOP lawmakers.

Now Medicaid work requirements may be coming back soon as part of a proposed $2.3 trillion spending cut to the program. Trump said he wouldn’t touch Medicaid but then endorsed a plan that included deep cuts. This does not bode well for Millie or so many others.

Shasta Community Health Center CEO Brandon Thornock says proposed cuts to Medicaid and other grants could have an 'immediate chilling effect' here.

Medicaid cuts have surfaced in federal budget talks. Here's a primer on the government health insurance program.

For Representative David Valadao of California and other Republicans whose constituents depend on Medicaid, a vote for their party’s budget could be politically fatal. President Trump’s agenda hangs in the balance.

Louisiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Arkansas were among 7 states with more than 25 percent of their population on Medicaid.