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California Medi-Cal Under Siege: GOP Cuts Threaten 15 Million

4/19/2025

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California's Medi-Cal program, a vital $174.6 billion lifeline for nearly 15 million low-income residents, is under threat from proposed GOP budget cuts. As Democrats rally to protect its expansion, Republicans raise alarms over fraud and immigrant coverage costs. The stakes are high, as federal funding cuts could drastically impact the health and well-being of countless beneficiaries.

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California's Medi-Cal program, a vital $174.6 billion lifeline for nearly 15 million low-income residents, is under threat from proposed GOP budget cuts. As Democrats rally to protect its expansion, Republicans raise alarms over fraud and immigrant coverage costs. The stakes are high, as federal funding cuts could drastically impact the health and well-being of countless beneficiaries.