California's Medi-Cal program, covering nearly 15 million people, is incurring unexpected costs, prompting the state to borrow $3.4 billion from its general fund. The increased expenditure is linked to a rise in enrollment among undocumented immigrants, costing an additional $2.7 billion. Critics, including Senate Minority Leader Brian Jones, argue that the administration is prioritizing undocumented individuals over legal residents, amidst already high living costs in the state. The annual expenditure for covering these immigrants is approximately $8.5 billion, raising questions about fiscal management and priorities in the state budget.
The unexpected rise in costs for California's healthcare program has led to a $3.4 billion borrowing from the state's general fund to manage budgetary challenges.
Senate Minority Leader Jones criticized the governor, stating the focus on covering undocumented immigrants has overshadowed needs of legal residents and citizens.
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