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California Freezes Medi-Cal for Undocumented Immigrants Amid $12B Deficit

6/14/2025

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Lawmakers Freeze Medi-Cal

California lawmakers have taken a bold step by approving a budget plan that freezes Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants, all in a bid to tackle a staggering $12 billion deficit. The plan introduces a reduced premium of $30 for current enrollees and offers a six-month grace period for re-enrollment, highlighting the delicate balance between immigration policy and financial sustainability amidst soaring healthcare expenses.

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Minnesota Medicaid Crisis

Minnesota's Medicaid program is on the brink as proposed federal cuts of $700 billion loom. The state's Medicaid Director cautions that nearly 253,000 residents could lose their coverage, deepening medical debt and jeopardizing rural hospitals. Stricter eligibility checks and work requirements threaten to disproportionately impact low-income families and undocumented immigrants, raising urgent concerns for the community.

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Lawmakers Freeze Medi-Cal

California lawmakers have taken a bold step by approving a budget plan that freezes Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants, all in a bid to tackle a staggering $12 billion deficit. The plan introduces a reduced premium of $30 for current enrollees and offers a six-month grace period for re-enrollment, highlighting the delicate balance between immigration policy and financial sustainability amidst soaring healthcare expenses.

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