US EditionCalifornia Legislature to back proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants
- On June 13, California legislators approved a budget measure that halts new sign-ups for a publicly funded health initiative aimed at undocumented immigrants.
- The freeze aims to help close a $12 billion budget deficit amid a third consecutive year of financial shortfalls faced by the state.
- The state currently provides Medi-Cal coverage to around 1.6 million undocumented immigrants, and the proposal maintains benefits for those already enrolled without reducing their coverage.
- Officials indicated that the plan aims to limit future expenditures, whereas advocates cautioned it could lead to a loss of coverage and increased reliance on emergency room services.
- The enrollment freeze signals Democratic leaders’ struggle to balance progressive policies with fiscal pressures and reflects similar cutbacks in other states.
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California votes yes to freeze health care access for some immigrants
On Friday, June 13, California state lawmakers approved a budget proposal that would freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status. It’s part of the state and Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to close a $12 billion deficit. Medi-Cal program Under the new plan, adult immigrants without legal status who are currently enrolled in Medi-Cal would be required to pay a $100 monthly premium starting in 2027. New low…
California lawmakers to back proposal to freeze health care access for some migrants
California lawmakers will vote Friday on a budget proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status to help close a $12 billion deficit.
The California legislature is voting this Friday for a proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health program for immigrants without legal status.The initiative, a reduced version of Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s original proposal, seeks to address the deficit facing California for the third consecutive year. California analyzes how to curb the deficit and seeks to cut spending on illegal migrantsThe debate takes place in the contex…
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California Legislature to back proposal to freeze health care access for some immigrants
The California Legislature will vote on a proposal to freeze enrollment in a state-funded health care program for immigrants without legal status.
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