More undocumented migrants in California now eligible for Medi-Cal

More than 700,000 undocumented immigrants in California are now eligible for Medi-Cal. Some local elected leaders say the cost, around $2.6 billion, is too expensive. But those who have been fighting years to get this passed say this is a great day.

“We're talking about individuals who clean our houses, we're talking about community members who have the lowest paying jobs,” said Andrea Guerrero, Executive Director of Alliance San Diego.

For those who qualify, California already provides health insurance for undocumented immigrants who are under 26 years old and those over 50. This new law that just went into effect fills the gap for those 26 to 49.

Several local Republican leaders say this is not the time to be stretching the state's budget.

“The state already is going to be about 65 billion dollars in debt,” said County Supervisor Jim Desmond.

Desmond said many San Diegans are struggling to pay their bills.

[ashkrish]

Man I pay more than $60000 in taxes per year. This is messed up.

[alexvera]

The company that i work for DOESN'T provide insurance I'm force to pay $1, 300 a month for me and my family for health insurance, this is INSANE!!!!

[luisguzman]

Who is going to pay this?
Is that right?*
We need new government.
REPUBLICAN @

[gortiz]

Pathetic, you have a lot of physicians whom don’t even take Medi-Cal. Secondly, we have a shortage of doctors. They will just clutter up our system and don’t take their health seriously as well.

[christinepente]

Recall Gavin for gross mismanagement of the state budget!

[amandafisher]

Identify as a migrant if you need to go to the hospital

[rajkumka]

its better to be illegal than legal citizen on this country

[Nacho_Fool]

I don’t remember voting on this. What a slap in the face to Californians!

[idakate]

How about vaccinating them for polio, measles, malaria, leprosy, tuberculosis…

[DanH-uf]

Then they have to give it to every Californian.

[jgrant]

Thank Biden for that. Remember this nonsense and your Higher taxes when you vote this November!

[larryaldrich]

Maybe the Mexican government will cover my medical bills.

[Deiidreamng]

Thank you Libby’s for screwing us all!

[OGHiddenpaw]

We’re talking about community people who have not contributed anything worthwhile to California. We’re talking about annoying people selling flowers on the street or standing in front of Walmart trying to sell hotdogs. And they’re sending all that money back to their home countries and have for decades years upon years have been getting free assistance and free money while working full-time jobs they don’t need this.

[DonnaGavagan]

I feel sorry for the health care workers. To bad these people don't care about Americans

[VinniMarrin-idvi]

Not an American but as a taxpayer this is infuriating

[idakate]

There is no money for this. Empty promises.

[engineeringVirtue]

State taxes just went up 10% more for middle and upper class, taxpayers are already fleeing the state. More practically, it is likely we can only afford a generous social welfare system when we control and are careful with our immigration and guest worker system and when we dont attract the poor and homeless from all across the wotld.

[donaldfeger]

Why dont you issue them firearms too?!?!?

[.Survivor]

Sanctuary state, free health care for illegal aliens? What a generous state. More should be sent to CA.