For the first time, undocumented immigrants of all ages will qualify for Medi-Cal, California’s version of the federal government’s Medicaid program for low-income people. The new guidelines will make California the only state to fund comprehensive health care for undocumented immigrants beginning Jan.1, 2024. “This historic investment speaks to California’s commitment to health care as […]
California will welcome the new year by becoming the first state to offer health insurance for all undocumented immigrants. Starting Jan. 1, all undocumented immigrants, regardless of age, will qualify for Medi-Cal, California's version of the federal Medicaid program for people with low incomes. Previously, undocumented immigrants were not qualified to receive comprehensive health insurance but were allowed to receive emergency and pregnancy-related services under Medi-Cal as long as they met eligibility requirements, including income limits and California residency in 2014.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed SB 525 into law last Friday, which will increase the minimum wage to $25 per hour for thousands of healthcare workers across the state over the next few years.
The governor turned down two measures aimed at mandating independent redistricting for Los Angeles. But the City Council is pushing ahead with such a plan.