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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