US EditionCalifornia Governor Proposes Pausing Expansion of Health Care to Low-Income Immigrants
- California Governor Gavin Newsom announced in May 2025 a proposed freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented adults starting in 2026.
- This decision follows a $2.7 billion higher-than-expected cost for expanding health coverage to low-income immigrants and a multibillion-dollar budget deficit worsened by federal tariff policies.
- The proposal allows current enrollees to remain but requires those continuing enrollment from 2027 to pay $100 monthly premiums while exempting children and legal immigrants.
- Newsom's office projects that these adjustments will lead to savings of $5.4 billion for California by the 2028-2029 fiscal period, supporting the sustainability of Medi-Cal amid economic challenges.
- Lawmakers must decide on the plan by June, weighing the challenge of balancing fiscal responsibility with California's goal of providing health care to all residents.
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Amid $12 Billion Deficit, California Governor Newsom Proposes Freezing Healthcare Access For Undocumented Immigrants — Sparks Bipartisan Backlash
California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) has put forth a proposal to halt new enrollments of undocumented immigrants in a state-funded healthcare program as a strategy to address a $12 billion deficit. What Happened: Newsom unveiled his nearly $322 billion state spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year on Wednesday. The plan outlines steps to address unexpectedly high Medicaid spending and a volatile economic environment, factoring in federal tari…
Newsom says California faces $12bn deficit and wants to freeze undocumented immigrant health program access
California is facing a $12 billion deficit that Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to help close by freezing enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants living in California without legal status. Newsom announced the deficit and his plans to cover it Wednesday as he outlined his nearly $322 billion state spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year. Beyond higher-than-expected Medicaid spending, Newsom blamed broad economic uncertainty, i…
Newsom’s Pitch as He Seeks To Pare Down Immigrant Health Care: ‘We Have To Adjust’
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday proposed that California roll back health care for immigrants without legal status, saying the state needed to cut benefits for some to maintain core services across the board. It’s a striking reversal for the Democrat, who had promised universal health care and called health coverage for immigrants the moral and ethical thing to do. But a $12 billion state budget deficit, potential federal spe…
Newsom floats pause on undocumented adults in California accessing Medi-Cal
Citing budget shortfalls, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Wednesday that California would delay expanding Medi-Cal to more undocumented adults and will charge existing recipients with "unsatisfactory immigration status" a $100 monthly fee starting in 2027.
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