California could boot thousands of immigrants from program that aids the elderly and disabled yahoo.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from yahoo.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
As budget cuts squeeze the state, California could yank assistance from undocumented immigrants who are elderly, blind or otherwise disabled who have relied on a state program.
In the absence of dedicated shelter beds or direct access for hospitals, San Diego’s homeless hospital patients often end up back on the street despite a state mandate to prioritize post-discharge placements.
About 300,000 Californians have lost Medi-Cal coverage since the state resumed eligibility checks. You have options if you get a notice about your coverage.