Governor Gavin Newsom's recent decision to modify Medi-Cal access, including freezing enrollment for undocumented adults and imposing a monthly fee, aims to address a $39 billion budget deficit. This proposal, which follows significant enrollment increases under his administration, has drawn backlash from immigrant rights advocates who worry about the impact on over 1.6 million undocumented Californians who rely on the program. The state's claim of saving $5.4 billion by 2028-29 fails to address potential health care crises resulting from increased emergency room visits due to denied care.
Newsom's proposal to roll back Medi-Cal access for undocumented immigrants reflects both a politically expedient choice amidst a $39 billion budget deficit and unwelcome pressure from D.C.
The governor's office claims that changes to Medi-Cal will save $5.4 billion by 2028-29, but this doesn't account for potential surges in emergency room visits.
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