California’s state healthcare program ‘Medi-Cal’ simply got here up $3.4 billion quick. This system is open to people who find themselves within the nation illegally and was projected to price $6.4 billion, however in actuality has ended up costing $9.5 billion.
All of that is taking place because the state is making an attempt to rebuild from the latest wildfires. What’s Governor Gavin Newsom doing? He’s internet hosting a podcast.
California wants an overhaul and new management at a number of ranges. How did they not know this program was going to price billions greater than projected?
CBS News studies:
Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks $3.4B mortgage to assist shortfall in California’s Medi-Cal program
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is searching for a $3.4 billion mortgage from the final fund to assist a shortfall within the state Medi-Cal healthcare program.
It comes a yr after the governor expanded Medi-Cal to undocumented immigrants.
A spokesperson for the governor’s workplace stated the cash was wanted for a number of causes, together with rising prices of well being care on the whole.
It’s the state medical protection of undocumented immigrants now creating political pushback.
“Extra mismanagement by this governor,” Republican Meeting Minority Chief James Gallagher stated…
“What has been the most important driver of price to the medical system,” Gallagher stated. “It’s been including unlawful immigrants to these rolls.”
The estimated price for Medi-Cal ballooned from a projected $6.4 billion in July, to $9.5 billion now.
Wasn’t this solely predicable?
New: Gov. Newsom’s Dept. of Finance notified CALeg it wants a $3.44 billion mortgage for Medi-Cal.
Letter doesn’t say it, however state leaders expanded Medi-Cal final yr to offer medical health insurance to undocumented folks.
The administration underestimated how a lot that might price. pic.twitter.com/EoKEGsh5VC
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) March 13, 2025
California State Rep. Carl DeMaio talked about this with the press at this time and completely slammed Gavin Newsom.
Immediately I revealed that Newsom and CA Democrats have made Medi-Cal “bancrupt” by giving out free unlawful immigrant healthcare! I referred to as on them to right away cancel the handouts — watch: pic.twitter.com/uBBFPuP2iZ
— Carl DeMaio (@carldemaio) March 13, 2025
California taxpayers needs to be outraged.
