Eli Kirshbaum: How do you think the recently finalized expansion of Medi-Cal coverage for undocumented individuals 50 and older will impact the state?
Jacey Cooper: “I think with [individuals] 50 and older being covered … it really represents the governor’s commitment to kind of closing equity gaps in California, but providing it and kind of making a big step towards universal coverage. And I think you see that reflected clearly in the legislature’s priorities as well, and so I think using the historic surplus that we have identified this year and putting those supports towards closing additional gaps in universal coverage is a huge win for the legislature and for the administration.