Proposition 35 would permanently extend the tax on managed health care insurance plans to pay for Medi-Cal services, requiring revenue to fund specified health services.
CEO Julia Liou supports Proposition 35, stating it would secure stable funding for Medi-Cal services and ensure the money is used to protect and expand access.
Opponents, including State Sen. Caroline Menjivar, argue Proposition 35 prioritizes funding for select providers over holistic care, potentially harming the communities it seeks to help.
The editorial critiques Proposition 35 for locking in special-interest funding and limiting legislative discretion, calling it an example of ballot-box budgeting that could reduce fiscal flexibility.
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