California Governor Gavin Newsom is revising his commitment to provide free healthcare for low-income undocumented immigrants due to a budget shortfall. His updated budget plan proposes that undocumented adults now pay $100 monthly premiums for Medi-Cal coverage and halts new enrollment applications starting January 1. This strategy is intended to control surging state expenditures that have outstripped projections by billions. The governor's office anticipates that these measures could save $5.4 billion over the next several years, as California faces significant financial challenges ahead, including higher costs for Medi-Cal.
Gov. Gavin Newsom's proposed budget reflects a significant change in California's healthcare policy for undocumented immigrants, introducing premiums and freezing new enrollments to manage costs.
The decision to require $100 monthly premiums aims to alleviate California's extensive budget deficit, allowing the state to projected savings of $5.4 billion through 2028-29.
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