Undocumented immigrants cannot access federal programs, but under California law, the state provides state-funded Medi-Cal coverage costing the state $11.2 billion annually.

GOP legislation eliminates coverage for 1.4 million lawfully present immigrants, while expiring ACA subsidies could cause premiums to skyrocket for millions of Californians.

SACRAMENTO — Though raging thousands of miles to the east, the entrenched stalemate in Washington over federal spending and the ensuing government shutdown has thrust California’s expansive healthcare policies into the center of the pitched, partisan debate.

The Trump administration and the Republican leaders in Congress continue to use California, and the benefits the state has extended to eligible immigrants regardless of their legal status,

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