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Newsom Expands Medi-Cal Amid Rising Costs and Uncertainty

1/9/2025

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has made a bold move by extending Medi-Cal to over a million undocumented residents, pouring billions into healthcare. Yet, the shadows of rising costs and homelessness loom large. As Donald Trump’s potential comeback raises fears of federal funding cuts, Newsom fights to safeguard his health care vision during a critical juncture in his final term.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom has made a bold move by extending Medi-Cal to over a million undocumented residents, pouring billions into healthcare. Yet, the shadows of rising costs and homelessness loom large. As Donald Trump’s potential comeback raises fears of federal funding cuts, Newsom fights to safeguard his health care vision during a critical juncture in his final term.