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

"California Pioneers Health Insurance for All Undocumented Adults Starting January"
health-policy2 years ago

"California Pioneers Health Insurance for All Undocumented Adults Starting January"

Starting January 1, California will become the first state to offer free health care to all undocumented immigrants through its Medi-Cal program, despite facing a $68 billion budget deficit. This expansion will include approximately 700,000 undocumented immigrants aged 26-49, with an annual cost of $2.6 billion. Critics argue that the expansion is irresponsible given the state's financial challenges and existing strains on the health care system, while supporters claim it upholds health care as a human right.