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Newsom's Controversial Medi-Cal Freeze Sparks Legislative Backlash

5/15/2025

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Newsom's Medi-Cal Freeze

California Governor Gavin Newsom's bold proposal to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants without legal status and impose a $100 monthly premium by 2027 has sparked controversy. This plan, aimed at addressing a staggering $16 billion deficit, could save over $5 billion, but lawmakers are pushing back, stressing the importance of healthcare access for immigrants.

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Democrats Save Medicaid

Illinois Democrats breathe a sigh of relief as proposed federal Medicaid cuts were left out of recent legislation, saving a vital $3.2 billion in funding that supports health insurance for countless residents. Yet, the battle isn't over; a looming $1 billion budget deficit and possible changes to coverage for undocumented immigrants still pose significant challenges ahead.

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Newsom's Medi-Cal Freeze

California Governor Gavin Newsom's bold proposal to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for low-income immigrants without legal status and impose a $100 monthly premium by 2027 has sparked controversy. This plan, aimed at addressing a staggering $16 billion deficit, could save over $5 billion, but lawmakers are pushing back, stressing the importance of healthcare access for immigrants.

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