Newsom wants to provide illegal immigrants in California with free health insurance
Gavin Newsom proposed universal health care for all low-income California residents, including illegal immigrants, during the release of his state budget for 2022-2023 on January 10, reports foxnews.
During a press conference, Newsom unveiled his $ 213 billion California Blueprint, which will be bolstered by a $ 45,7 billion surplus. Among the proposals in the plan, which includes a new statewide arms buyback program in the name of public safety, is a move to expand health care coverage for all low-income Californians, regardless of immigration status.
“Here's the big question: If this proposal passes, California could become the first state in the country to provide universal access to health insurance,” Newsom said during the conference. - So, what does this mean? This means a full Medi-Cal program, including long-term care, IHSS (in-home support services) and behavioral health for all low-income Californians, regardless of immigration status.”
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This measure, if approved by state legislators, will allow illegal immigrants to have abortions at government expense through the government's Medi-Cal system.
Newsom has calculated that the plan will be fully implemented by January 2024.
“With major new investments to address the greatest threats to our state's future, California Blueprint is lighting the way to continue the historic progress we have made in meeting our short and long-term challenges, including responding to the evolving pandemic, tackling the climate crisis, persistent inequality and homelessness. ensuring the safety of our streets and much more. As California continues to actively recover, we are doubling down on our work to ensure the prosperity of all of our communities, ”the governor said in a press release.
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