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Newsom's Medi-Cal Freeze: $100 Premium Amid $6.2B Deficit

5/15/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to implement a controversial freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented adults and introduce a $100 monthly premium for current enrollees by 2027. This decision, driven by a staggering $6.2 billion Medicaid deficit, marks a significant pivot towards centrist policies as the state grapples with financial hurdles, aiming to save $5.4 billion by 2028.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom is set to implement a controversial freeze on Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented adults and introduce a $100 monthly premium for current enrollees by 2027. This decision, driven by a staggering $6.2 billion Medicaid deficit, marks a significant pivot towards centrist policies as the state grapples with financial hurdles, aiming to save $5.4 billion by 2028.