California Governor Gavin Newsom's Proposed Changes to Medi-Cal Enrollment

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
California Governor Gavin Newsom is proposing freezing undocumented adult enrollment in full-scope Medi-Cal and implementing a $100 per month premium for Medi-Cal enrollees 19 and up with unsatisfactory immigration status to ensure fiscal stability and preserve the long-term viability of Medi-Cal.

Key Points

  • Proposed freeze on undocumented adult enrollment in full-scope Medi-Cal
  • Implementation of $100 per month premium for Medi-Cal enrollees 19 and up with unsatisfactory immigration status
  • Budgetary moves partially blamed on President Donald Trump's economic impact

Pros

  • Efforts to ensure fiscal stability of Medi-Cal
  • Preservation of the long-term viability of Medi-Cal

Cons

  • Potential impact on undocumented individuals' access to healthcare