"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.