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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Affordable Health Care Is Out of Reach for Many Californians
Seven in 10 Californians struggle with health care costs, even with insurance. State leaders must raise ongoing revenue and strengthen policies to reduce premiums, out-of-pocket costs, and barriers to care so all Californians can afford the health care they need. Affordable health care helps Californians get the care they need while keeping up …HealthMedi-Cal -
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Health Coverage Is Out of Reach for Many Californians
California has made significant progress toward health coverage for all, but persistent racial and ethnic disparities and harmful federal and state policy changes threaten to reverse that progress. New ongoing state revenue is essential to protecting access to health care, addressing inequities, and minimizing the harm of upcoming coverage cuts. Health coverage helps …HealthMedi-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 -
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Timeline of Funding Cuts to Medi-Cal and CalFresh in California
Many provisions in the harmful Republican megabill, H.R. 1, and the 2025-26 California state budget will directly reduce federal and state funding for Medi‑Cal and CalFresh, putting millions of Californians at risk of losing health care coverage and food assistance. Lea esta publicación en español. The recently enacted Republican megabill, H.R. 1, includes the …CalFreshFederal PolicyHealthMedi-CalSafety Net -
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Monthly Medi-Cal Premiums Strain Grocery Budgets
No one should have to choose between groceries and health care. But that’s exactly the choice some immigrant Californians could soon face when monthly Medi-Cal premiums take effect in July 2027. This comes at a time when families are facing higher costs across the board, as energy prices pushed inflation to a three-year high of …HealthMedi-Cal
