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Assembly debate narrows but preserves limits on Medi‑Cal for undocumented residents; advocates urge restoration
Summary
The Assembly’s legislative budget proposal delays and narrows several of the governor’s proposed cuts to Medi‑Cal but retains a proposal to charge a $30 monthly premium and to freeze or delay enrollment for certain undocumented populations, prompting extensive public comment and pushback from immigrant‑rights and health advocacy groups.
The Assembly Budget Committee’s legislative package rejects several of the governor’s most severe cuts to health programs but keeps key changes to Medi‑Cal coverage for some undocumented and non‑citizen residents. Committee members described the approach as “compassionate” yet fiscally responsible; advocates at the hearing said the changes will deny or reduce health access for vulnerable Californians.
What the package does: Committee members and staff described a modified approach to the governor’s May Revise proposals. Under the Assembly plan the state would: - Delay or narrow the implementation of some coverage reductions and program changes so the legislature has more time to consider alternatives; and - Continue a proposal to establish a…
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