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health-and-politics2 years ago

"California Extends Medi-Cal to All Undocumented Residents Amid Fiscal Challenges"

California is set to provide free healthcare to over 700,000 illegal immigrants despite facing a record $68 billion budget deficit and a shrinking population. The expansion of the Medi-Cal program, which will start on January 1, 2024, is expected to cost $2.6 billion annually. This move comes as California experiences a mass exodus of residents and businesses, with the state's population declining for the first time ever in 2020. Governor Gavin Newsom and Health Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly have praised the initiative as a step towards a more equitable healthcare system that could serve as a national model.

via Fox Business|
##budgetdeficit#californiahealthcare
health-policy2 years ago

"California Leads Nation with Health Insurance for All Immigrants Amid Tax Revolt Talks"

California is set to become the first state to offer health insurance to all undocumented immigrants through an expansion of its Medi-Cal program starting January 1. This final expansion will make an estimated 700,000 undocumented residents aged 26 to 49 eligible for full coverage. The move is part of California's stance on healthcare as a human right, despite criticism regarding the potential strain on the healthcare system. The state has allocated significant funding for this initiative, with $835.6 million for 2023-24 and $2.6 billion annually thereafter.

via KABC-TV|
##californiahealthcare#health-policy
health2 years ago

"California Pioneers Universal Health Insurance for All Immigrants"

California is set to provide free health care to over 700,000 low-income immigrants without legal status through its Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, starting Monday. This expansion, costing the state an estimated $3.1 billion annually, is part of the state's move towards universal health care. The decision comes as California faces a $68 billion budget deficit, sparking debate over the financial sustainability of the program. Advocates argue the expansion will ultimately save money by reducing emergency room visits, while critics worry about the cost and strain on the health care system. The expansion completes the inclusion of all low-income adults in Medi-Cal, regardless of immigration status, a process that began in 2015 with children and has gradually included other age groups.

via The Associated Press|
##californiahealthcare#economicimpact