California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing to halt new enrollments and introduce monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants in the state's Medi-Cal health program.
This marks a significant reversal from his previous policy of expanding free healthcare access to undocumented adults. The move is part of a broader effort to address a major budget shortfall facing the state, with projected savings of over $5 billion. Newsom's proposal has sparked controversy, as it would limit healthcare access for thousands of low-income immigrants and faces resistance from the state legislature.
The plan highlights the tough choices California faces as it tries to balance fiscal responsibility with social programs.
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Cutting healthcare for undocumented immigrants is a step backwards—balancing the budget shouldn’t come at the expense of our most vulnerable communities.
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It’s about time California put its own citizens first instead of giving away free benefits to people who aren’t even here legally—maybe this will finally help fix the budget mess.
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Newsom Proposes Scaling Back Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants in California
Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to charge monthly premiums for undocumented immigrants and prevent new enrollees in the program as soon as January.
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Newsom Suddenly U-Turns On Free Healthcare For Illegal Migrants
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom reportedly wants to revise a program giving taxpayer-funded healthcare to illegal migrants in a proposed state budget.
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Newsom Wants to Freeze Medi-Cal Enrollment for Undocumented Immigrants
To save more than $5 billion, the California governor wants to shut down new enrollment for adults who lack legal status and charge premiums. The Legislature has resisted such changes.
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