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 value $6.4 billion, however in actuality has ended up costing $9.5 billion.
All of that is taking place because the state is attempting to rebuild from the current 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 value billions greater than projected?
CBS News stories:
Gov. Gavin Newsom seeks $3.4B mortgage to assist shortfall in California’s Medi-Cal program
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is in search of a $3.4 billion mortgage from the overall 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 mentioned the cash was wanted for a number of causes, together with rising prices of well being care usually.
It’s the state medical protection of undocumented immigrants now creating political pushback.
“Extra mismanagement by this governor,” Republican Meeting Minority Chief James Gallagher mentioned…
“What has been the largest driver of value to the medical system,” Gallagher mentioned. “It’s been including unlawful immigrants to these rolls.”
The estimated value 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 supply medical insurance to undocumented individuals.
The administration underestimated how a lot that might value. pic.twitter.com/EoKEGsh5VC
— Ashley Zavala (@ZavalaA) March 13, 2025
California State Rep. Carl DeMaio talked about this with the press in the present day and completely slammed Gavin Newsom.
At present I revealed that Newsom and CA Democrats have made Medi-Cal “bancrupt” by giving out free unlawful immigrant healthcare! I known as on them to instantly cancel the handouts — watch: pic.twitter.com/uBBFPuP2iZ
— Carl DeMaio (@carldemaio) March 13, 2025
California taxpayers ought to be outraged.
