Immigrant Healthcare: Governors Reverse Course – NPR
- Faced with looming budget shortfalls, several states are evaluating potential cuts to Medicaid benefits for immigrants without legal status.
- Gavin Newsom has suggested cuts to the state's program amid a reported $12 billion deficit.
- Republican Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher criticized Newsom's plan, arguing that it still allows for critically important spending on healthcare for immigrants without legal status.
Facing budget deficits, several states are actively considering reducing Medicaid benefits for immigrants lacking legal status. This pivotal shift,driven by financial pressures and potential federal repercussions,significantly impacts access to essential healthcare. California, grappling with a ample deficit, proposes enrollment restrictions and fees, while Minnesota evaluates its own programme adjustments.The moves reflect a broader trend of states reevaluating their healthcare spending. We at News Directory 3 are closely monitoring these developments.Discover what’s next for immigrant healthcare access as these crucial decisions unfold.
States weigh medicaid Cuts for Immigrants Amid Budget Concerns
Updated May 26, 2025
Faced with looming budget shortfalls, several states are evaluating potential cuts to Medicaid benefits for immigrants without legal status. The proposed changes come as states grapple with financial constraints and the possibility of reduced federal funding.
In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom has suggested cuts to the state’s program amid a reported $12 billion deficit. the proposal includes halting new enrollments for immigrants without legal status starting in January and implementing a $100 monthly fee per individual.though, children would remain eligible for Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program.
Republican Assembly Minority Leader James Gallagher criticized Newsom’s plan, arguing that it still allows for critically important spending on healthcare for immigrants without legal status. It remains unclear how many individuals might leave the program if the proposed copay proves too expensive.
Minnesota is also considering changes to its