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California becomes 1st state to offer health insurance to all undocumented immigrants

Over 700,000 undocumented immigrants in California will have access to free healthcare through the state's Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, marking a significant coverage expansion and a step closer to universal healthcare in the state.
The expansion is estimated to cost California about $3.1 billion annually despite the state currently facing a $68 billion budget deficit. Republicans are concerned about an already overstretched healthcare system and the high cost of the expansion.
Advocates for the expansion argue that it will close the healthcare gap, save the state money in the long run, and provide preventative care to a population that often delays seeking medical treatment. However, some challenges include eligibility issues and fear among immigrants of negatively impacting their immigration status.

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California expands Medi-Cal benefits to all undocumented immigrants

Roughly 750,000 adults between 26 and 49 years old are now eligible for full health coverage.

1 year ago·Sacramento, United States

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NBC San Diego

California expands health care coverage for low-income immigrants in 2024

California has become one of the first states to provide free health care to all low-income immigrants living in the state illegally.

1 year ago·San Diego, United States

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The Blaze

700,000 illegal immigrants in California eligible for free health care under $2.6B 'Low-Income Undocumented Residents' plan

The state of California is offering its public health insurance Medi-Cal to 700,000 illegal immigrants, Democrat state officials announced. The move rounds out the state's coverage of illegal immigrants, which only previously covered those up to 25 years old, and those over 50 years old.

1 year ago·United States

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Revolver

Undocumented immigrants qualify for free health care in California as of January 1…

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The Published Reporter

California Extends Healthcare Support to Undocumented Immigrants Amid Economic Challenges

The latest announcement from California about providing free healthcare to undocumented immigrants has stirred a hornet’s nest of discontent among American citizens. At a time when economic uncertainties loom large and many struggle to make ends meet, this decision has fueled resentment and accusations of the government favoring outsiders over its people. Amid a staggering $68 billion deficit, California’s move to expand health coverage through…

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Tennessee Star

California's Free Medi-Cal to Cover Illegal Immigrants amid Healthcare Shortage - Tennessee Star

Beginning January 1, illegal immigrants will be able to qualify for and use Medi-Cal, California’s taxpayer-funded free and low-cost healthcare plan for low-income residents. Experts warn that the state is already facing a healthcare shortage as a new $25 healthcare minimum wage threatens to reduce staffing levels — and doctors who accept Medi-Cal’s low reimbursement rate — even further.

1 year ago

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