{"id":1814,"date":"2025-05-16T08:02:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T00:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportpro.cc\/?p=1814"},"modified":"2025-05-16T08:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T00:02:04","slug":"gavin-newsom-proposes-cuts-to-immigrant-medi-cal-benefits-amid-12b-budget-deficit-california-medicaid-immigration-policy-changes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportpro.cc\/?p=1814","title":{"rendered":"Gavin Newsom Proposes Cuts to Immigrant Medi-Cal Benefits Amid $12B Budget Deficit | California Medicaid Immigration Policy Changes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Tags: Gavin Newsom, immigrant health care, Medi-Cal cuts, California budget deficit, Medicaid policy, undocumented immigrants, healthcare reform<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Newsom Pushes to Freeze Immigrant Medi-Cal Enrollment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Facing a projected $12 billion budget shortfall, California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed limiting Medi-Cal coverage for immigrants without legal status. Starting January 1, 2026, the state would freeze enrollment for noncitizen adults ages 19 and older. By 2027, these enrollees would also face $100 monthly premiums to keep coverage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shift in Universal Health Care Promise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This move marks a major policy reversal for Newsom, who previously supported universal health care and immigrant inclusion. Now, citing unsustainable Medi-Cal growth and possible federal Medicaid funding cuts, he says the state must \u201cadjust\u201d rather than \u201ccut off basic care.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Targeted Cuts to Long-Term and Dental Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The proposal also eliminates dental and long-term care for undocumented adults and recent legal residents. However, coverage for children and young adults under 19 would remain untouched. The Newsom administration estimates these changes could save $5.4 billion by 2028\u201329.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Growing Political and Public Pushback<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Critics argue the plan unfairly targets immigrant communities and undermines public health. Advocates warn the $100 premium is unaffordable for many, especially low-income workers. Legislators like Sen. Mar\u00eda Elena Durazo argue the deficit shouldn&#8217;t be solved at the expense of vulnerable Californians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Broader National Context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>California isn\u2019t alone \u2014 Minnesota and Illinois have also rolled back similar programs due to ballooning costs. Newsom warns that without changes, Medi-Cal could add $10 billion in expenses by 2026, further widening the state\u2019s long-term fiscal gap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tags: Gavin Newsom, immigrant health care, Medi-Cal cuts, California budget deficit, Medicaid policy, undocumented immigrants, healthcare reform Newsom Pushes to Freeze Immigrant Medi-Cal Enrollment Facing a projected $12 billion budget shortfall, California Governor Gavin Newsom has proposed limiting Medi-Cal coverage for immigrants without legal status. 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