California's Healthcare Spending on Illegal Immigrants

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
California is spending $9.5 billion on healthcare for illegal immigrants, which is more than previously known, causing budget concerns and criticisms from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

Key Points

  • California is spending $9.5 billion on healthcare for illegal immigrants
  • Republican and Democratic lawmakers have expressed concerns about the impact on the state's budget
  • New state law allows for taxpayer-backed insurance regardless of immigration status

Pros

  • Providing healthcare to undocumented individuals in Medi-Cal
  • Ensuring immigration status doesn't matter for applying for taxpayer-backed insurance

Cons

  • Increased strain on the state budget
  • Criticism from lawmakers regarding the prioritization of spending