US EditionNewsom Finally Starts Tackling Medi-Cal Cuts
- Governor Gavin Newsom proposed scaling back Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented immigrants in California in 2025 amid a budget shortfall.
- The proposal follows a $12 billion budget deficit linked to rising Medi-Cal costs, economic uncertainty due to tariffs, and prior removal of asset limits last year.
- Newsom plans to restore eligibility restrictions for Medi-Cal based on asset limits, capping them at under $2,000 for individuals and $3,000 for couples, effectively reversing last year’s removal of this rule.
- Over the past ten years, Medi-Cal expenses have more than doubled, increasing from $17.1 billion to nearly $37.6 billion, prompting warnings from activists that budget cuts could leave many undocumented individuals and low-income workers without coverage.
- The budget cuts may restore previous eligibility standards, but they have sparked opposition from community leaders and activists concerned about access to essential healthcare.
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