Illegal immigrant healthcare costs in blue state triggers intense budget debate
The Republican minority leaders in California are responding to potential next steps for the highly scrutinized Medi-Cal program, which is insolvent, as some believe the ability for people to enroll "regardless of their immigration status" is a leading cause. The state faces a $12 billion budget shortfall as budget talks continue in Sacramento.The Medi-Cal program went insolvent earlier this year after it went billions over budget, resulting in $3.44 billion in […]
