Hannah Orbach-Mandel (she/her/hers)
Policy Analyst
Hannah Orbach-Mandel, Policy Analyst, conducts research and analysis on health and immigration policy. The goals of her work are to advance policy solutions that ensure all Californians can access the care they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. Hannah has also helped lead the Budget Center’s work on gender equity and domestic violence.
Before joining the Budget Center in 2022, Hannah earned a master’s degree in public policy from the Heller School at Brandeis University, where she focused on policies to support survivors of sexual misconduct in higher education and the workplace, and on paid parental leave. While getting her degree, she worked at TIME’S UP where she conducted research on best practices for workplace sexual harassment policies. Hannah earned a bachelor’s degree in economics and mathematics from Kenyon College.
Hannah was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and enjoys swimming, biking, and running.. When she isn’t exercising, she loves cooking, reading, and watching sports, especially the University of Michigan Wolverines.
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Recent posts by Hannah Orbach-Mandel
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Fact Sheet
H.R. 1 Cuts to Medi-Cal Impact Californians in Every Legislative District
key takeaway H.R. 1’s historic cuts to Medi-Cal could cause up to 2 million Californians to lose their health care, destabilizing the state’s health care system and worsening health and economic outcomes in every legislative district. Access to health care and food assistance are critical for every Californian to survive. But due to the Republican …HealthMedi-Cal -
Issue Brief
Immigrants with Humanitarian Status at Risk of Losing Health Care in California
key takeaway Federal and state policy choices threaten to strip away full scope Medi-Cal from up to 200,000 immigrants with humanitarian status, forcing many to delay or forgo critical health care and putting their ability to survive at risk. Access to health care is essential for all Californians to be healthy and thrive. Yet federal …HealthMedi-Cal -
Commentary
“Work Requirements” Is Just Another Name for Cuts
California policymakers are considering following in the federal government’s footsteps and making it harder for vulnerable families to get food, health care, and housing. This spring, federal policy changes are set to strip millions of Californians of benefits they depend on. Under the 2025 Republican megabill, H.R. 1, an estimated 665,000 CalFresh recipients — 70% …CalFreshHealthMedi-Cal -
Fact Sheet
Cronología de los Recortes de Financiamiento a Medi-Cal y CalFresh en California
Puntos clave Muchas disposiciones incluidas en el perjudicial megaproyecto de ley republicano, H.R. 1, y en el presupuesto estatal de California para 2025-2026 reducirán directamente el financiamiento federal y estatal destinado a Medi-Cal y CalFresh, poniendo a millones de californianos en riesgo de perder su cobertura de salud y asistencia alimentaria. Read this publication in …CalFreshFederal PolicyMedi-Cal -
Fact Sheet
Short-Term Cuts, Long-Term Costs: Investing in Health Care for All Californians
When all Californians — regardless of race, age, disability, or immigration status — have access to affordable and comprehensive health care, the entire state benefits through overall improved health and well-being, stronger communities, and reduced long-term costs. California had made significant advances toward providing health care for all, but recent federal and state cuts to …HealthMedi-Cal
