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California Budget Cuts Undocumented Migrant Healthcare Access

6/26/2025

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California's new budget agreement has sparked controversy by freezing Medi-Cal access for new undocumented migrants in 2026 and introducing a $30 monthly fee for existing enrollees. This decision, driven by budget constraints, threatens healthcare for over 1.6 million undocumented individuals, drawing criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.

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Story summary

California's new budget agreement has sparked controversy by freezing Medi-Cal access for new undocumented migrants in 2026 and introducing a $30 monthly fee for existing enrollees. This decision, driven by budget constraints, threatens healthcare for over 1.6 million undocumented individuals, drawing criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.