GOP Seeks Answers as Democrats Propose $1.5 Billion for Low-Income Health Care
California Grapples with Budget Deficit Amidst Prioritization of Medi-Cal and Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants
Governor Gavin Newsom and state legislators in California are tasked with addressing a staggering $38 billion to $73 billion deficit. They’re looking for ways to pay for significant initiatives like Medi-Cal, which provides healthcare to those with low incomes. Raising taxes on health insurers is one way the federal government may raise additional revenue. However, there is dispute over what to do with this additional cash. Republicans object to spending money on healthcare for undocumented immigrants, while some Democrats want to utilize it to maintain the efficient operation of Medi-Cal.
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Democrats Push $1.5 Billion for Low-Income Health Care in California, GOP Demands Accountability. (PHOTO: GALDEF)
Republicans Question Spending on Undocumented Healthcare Amid California’s Budget Crisis
The additional $1.5 billion from the tax increase would go toward funding Medi-Cal, a program that is crucial to a large number of Californians. However, there is disagreement over the precise use of this funding. Republicans wonder why the state is spending money on healthcare for undocumented immigrants when there are significant financial issues to be resolved, while Democrats want to maintain the success of Medi-Cal. The future of Medi-Cal and healthcare for illegal people is in jeopardy as California struggles to balance its budget.
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