As a potential government shutdown approaches, the focus in Washington is shifting towards health care funding. At a community clinic in Pasadena, families, including that of Yuli Juarez, emphasize how vital programs like Medi-Cal are for maintaining the health of their children.
Representative Judy Chu, a Democrat from California, has raised concerns that if tax credits for the Affordable Care Act expire, millions may have to deal with increased premiums. In contrast, Republicans contend that Democrats are delaying a short-term agreement. For the time being, patients continue to receive care, but there are growing worries about what will happen after September 30.
