Newsom Cuts Healthcare for Undocumented Immigrants | JQJO

California Governor Gavin Newsom will propose budget cuts to healthcare benefits for undocumented immigrants, reversing previous promises of universal healthcare. The plan, aimed at addressing a $16 billion budget shortfall, would freeze enrollment for undocumented adults over 19 in Medi-Cal starting in 2026 and introduce a $100 monthly premium in 2027. Existing enrollees will retain coverage, and limited-scope plans remain unaffected. Newsom's office claims the changes will save $5.4 billion by 2029 and maintain a commitment to immigrant communities, despite facing pressure from the federal government and potential Medicaid funding cuts.