{"id":2136743,"date":"2023-12-30T12:23:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T17:23:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-to-expand-health-care-coverage-for-undocumented-immigrants-in-2024\/"},"modified":"2023-12-30T12:31:31","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T17:31:31","slug":"california-to-expand-health-care-coverage-for-undocumented-immigrants-in-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/california-to-expand-health-care-coverage-for-undocumented-immigrants-in-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"California to provide healthcare for undocumented immigrants starting in 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcalifornia-to-expand-health-care-coverage-for-undocumented-immigrants-in-2024%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2136743&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Photo \u2063by Emma McIntyre\/Getty Images for Families Belong Together LA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/abril-elfi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Abril Elfi<\/a><br \/>9:12\u200b AM \u2013 Saturday, December 30, 2023<\/h2>\n<p>Great news for undocumented immigrants in California! Starting in 2024, over hundreds of thousands of them will have access\u200d to free health care.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>All undocumented\u2064 immigrants, regardless \u200bof \u2064age, will be eligible for Medi-Cal, which is California\u2019s low-income version of the federal Medicaid program.<\/p>\n<p>Previously, undocumented immigrants could only receive emergency and pregnancy-related services through\u200d Medi-Cal, but now they can obtain \u200dfull health insurance.<\/p>\n<p>In 2015, undocumented children \u200dwere allowed to enroll in Medi-Cal, and in 2019, young adults aged\u200d 19 to\u200d 25 were also granted full-scope \u200cMedi-Cal eligibility, regardless of citizenship or immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>Now, the eligibility has been extended even further, allowing older adults aged 50 and above, regardless of\u2063 immigration \u2064status, to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/bipartisan-group-eyes-increasing-age-to-receive-social-security\/\" title=\"Bipartisan Group Eyes Increasing Age to Receive Social Security\">receive full benefits<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>According to \u2062California State Senator Mar\u00eda Elena Durazo, this final expansion will\u200b make approximately 700,000 undocumented \u200cresidents between the ages of \u200c26 and 49 eligible for full coverage.<\/p>\n<p>The office \u2064of Governor Gavin Newsom stated that they believe everyone, regardless of\u200c income or \u2064immigration status, deserves access to quality and affordable health care \u2062coverage.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\n<p>\u201cThrough this expansion, \u200dwe\u2019re making sure families and communities across California are\u2064 healthier, stronger, and able to get the\u200c care they need when they need it,\u201d they continued. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The California Health and Human Services have committed significant funding to expand full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility, with $835.6 million allocated for 2023 \u200dand 2024, and $2.6 \u2064billion annually thereafter.<\/p>\n<p>In 2019, when California expanded health coverage to include\u2062 undocumented young adults, then-President Donald Trump criticized the move,\u2064 claiming it was unfair\u200c to U.S. citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! Subscribe to our newsletter and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/xi-invites-putin-to-china\/\" title=\"Xi invites Putin to China\">receive breaking news directly<\/a> to your\u200d inbox for free. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts\">https:\/\/www.oann.com\/alerts<\/a><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"rc-widget-10bad2\" data-rc-widget data-widget-host=\"habitat\" data-endpoint=\"\/\/trends.revcontent.com\" data-widget-id=\"278641\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text\" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\"> \t\t \t\tShare this post!\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>San \u200cAntonio police are hoping new evidence will lead to \u200canswers\u200d regarding the killing of a pregnant teen and her boyfriend. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Recent reports\u200b reveal that the FBI&#8217;s &#8216;National Instant Criminal Background Check System&#8217; holds \u2064records of nearly 14 million\u200b illegal immigrants. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>Hamas has \u2062been using sexual violence against Israeli women as\u200c a weapon, shedding light on the\u2064 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/conservatives-wage-war-on-bidens-administrative-state\/\" title=\"Conservatives battle against Biden's bureaucracy.\">long-standing abuse<\/a> \u2063of women \u200cby its sponsor, the \u200bIslamic Republic of Iran. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>As we approach 2024,\u2062 the U.S. is preparing for an \u200celection year like no other.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>December 22, 2023 \u2013 6:05 AM PST HONG KONG (Reuters) \u2013 Chinese regulators announced on Friday a wide range of rules aimed\u2026\u2064 <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>One of the main challenges for Tesla \u200bis the speed at which it can\u200b produce the 4680 batteries \u200dused in the Cybertruck, \u200ddespite \u200cits new dry-coating technology.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>A group of 11 nonfiction authors have filed a lawsuit accusing OpenAI and Microsoft of misusing their \u200bbooks to train \u2062AI models.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<p>San Francisco police Sergeant David\u200b Radford reached out to Tesla regarding alleged remote access to a \u2064vehicle by \u200da stalker.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> rnrn  <\/p>\n<h2> How does California&#8217;s commitment to providing healthcare access to all residents contribute to \u200ba \u200bmore inclusive and equitable healthcare system<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Title: California Extends Healthcare Benefits to Undocumented Immigrants<\/p>\n<p>Introduction:<\/p>\n<p>In a significant development, California has announced that starting in 2024, undocumented immigrants residing in the state will have access\u200d to free healthcare services. This expansion of benefits aims to ensure that everyone, regardless of their immigration status, can receive quality and affordable healthcare. The move comes as part of\u2062 California&#8217;s commitment to equity and inclusivity within its healthcare system.<\/p>\n<p>Expanding\u200c Medi-Cal Eligibility:<\/p>\n<p>Undocumented\u200c immigrants\u200b in\u200b California will now be eligible for Medi-Cal, the state&#8217;s low-income version \u200cof \u200bthe federal Medicaid program. Previously, they were only able to receive emergency and pregnancy-related services through \u200bMedi-Cal. However, with\u200b this new expansion, they\u2062 can obtain full\u2062 health insurance coverage.<\/p>\n<p>Progressive Steps towards Inclusion:<\/p>\n<p>Over the\u2063 years,\u200d California has taken progressive steps to\u2062 extend healthcare benefits to undocumented immigrants. In \u200c2015, undocumented children became eligible to enroll\u200c in Medi-Cal, followed \u200cby <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fda-issues-warning-on-use-of-psychedelic\/\" title=\"FDA warns against psychedelic use.\">young adults aged 19<\/a> to 25 in 2019. This latest expansion further extends eligibility to older adults aged 50 and above, irrespective\u2064 of\u200c their immigration status.<\/p>\n<p>Benefits \u200dfor Undocumented \u2064Residents:<\/p>\n<p>This final expansion is expected to benefit\u200c approximately \u200b700,000 undocumented residents\u200d between \u200dthe ages of \u200b26 and 49, allowing them to access full healthcare coverage. The\u2063 California State Senator, Mar\u00eda Elena\u200b Durazo, emphasizes \u200dthat this move will lead to healthier, stronger communities where everyone can\u200b receive the care \u200cthey require when they need it.<\/p>\n<p>Commitment to Quality and Affordable Healthcare:<\/p>\n<p>The office of \u200cCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed the \u200bbelief that everyone, regardless \u200dof income or immigration status, should have access\u200c to quality and affordable \u200dhealthcare\u2063 coverage. They\u200d assert that through this expansion of benefits, families and communities across California will become healthier and more resilient.<\/p>\n<p>Financial Commitment:<\/p>\n<p>California&#8217;s Health \u200band Human Services have allocated significant funding for expanding full-scope Medi-Cal eligibility. An amount of $835.6 million has \u2063been earmarked for 2023\u200c and 2024, with \u2062an annual allocation of $2.6 billion thereafter. This investment demonstrates the state&#8217;s determination to \u2062prioritize comprehensive healthcare\u200b access for all its residents.<\/p>\n<p>Criticism and Responses:<\/p>\n<p>The \u2062move to expand\u2064 healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants has not been without criticism. In 2019, then-President\u2063 Donald Trump criticized\u200d California&#8217;s decision to include\u200b undocumented young \u2063adults, claiming it was\u2064 unfair to\u200d U.S. citizens. However, the state government remains committed to providing healthcare\u200d access \u200bto\u2064 all residents,\u200d underscoring the importance of equity and compassion.<\/p>\n<p>Conclusion:<\/p>\n<p>California&#8217;s \u2062decision to extend \u200bhealthcare benefits to undocumented immigrants is a significant step towards creating a\u200b more \u200binclusive and equitable healthcare \u200bsystem. By ensuring that everyone, regardless of \u2064their immigration \u200bstatus, has access to quality and \u200baffordable healthcare, the state is \u200ctaking a proactive approach to address healthcare \u2064inequalities. Through this\u2063 expansion, California aims to \u2064build healthier and stronger communities where individuals \u200band families can receive the care they need.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of Medicaid. This move aims to provide healthcare to a large number of undocumented immigrants residing in California starting from 2024. 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