The article discusses the positive impact of California's Medi-Cal expansion on the health of undocumented immigrants, who report feeling healthier than ever. The expansion, which covers all Californians regardless of immigration status, has faced unforeseen costs as enrollment exceeded expectations, leading to a budget shortfall of $2.7 billion. While rising drug prices and healthcare costs contribute to this issue, anti-immigrant sentiments have focused the blame on undocumented individuals, prompting political debates over the future of the program and potential federal budget cuts to Medicaid.
California's Medi-Cal expansion has yielded improved health for undocumented immigrants, but its success has led to budgetary threats and politicization.
The enrollment of undocumented Californians in Medi-Cal has surpassed projections, forcing California to confront budget challenges.
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