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Cost of undocumented healthcare in California is billions over estimates, pressuring Democrats to consider cuts

  • California is taking out a $3.4 billion loan to cover costs incurred by the state’s healthcare program for undocumented immigrants.
  • California plans to spend $9.5 billion this year on medical services for undocumented individuals, according to the Department of Finance.
  • Health benefits for income-eligible immigrants without legal status are projected to cost roughly $9.5 billion, with $8.4 billion from the general fund.
  • California Democrats claim that Trump and congressional Republicans pose a threat due to a budget plan that may cut Medicaid spending by $880 billion.
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California is borrowing billions to pay for Medi-Cal. Is immigrant coverage at risk?

California is spending more than it expected on Medi-Cal, largely due to coverage expansions that benefited immigrant households.

·Sacramento, United States
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Fox News broke the news in New York, United States on Wednesday, March 12, 2025.
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