Does California use a “loophole” to give Medicaid to undocumented immigrants?
Of all the finger-pointing and recriminations that come with the current federal government shutdown, one of the most striking elements is that the Trump administration…
Millions of Californians may lose health coverage because of new Medicaid work requirements
The nation’s first mandated work requirement for Medicaid recepients, approved by the Republican-led Congress and signed by President Trump, is expected to have a seismic…
Federal cuts leave Los Angeles County health system in crisis
Los Angeles County’s health system, which is responsible for the care of the region’s poorest, is careening toward a financial crisis because of cuts from…
O.C. congresswoman targeted by protests over Trump megabill
Protesters railed on Tuesday against an Orange County congresswoman who could be a critical vote on President Trump’s proposal to cut more than $1 trillion…
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries rips Trump budget cuts
RANCHO MIRAGE — One day after President Trump proposed a budget that would deeply slash the federal government, Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Saturday vowed…
‘I helped elect her’: Protesting Medi-Cal cuts at O.C. rep’s office
Hundreds of healthcare workers and others massed in Anaheim Hills on Tuesday, shouting their anger over expected cuts to Medicaid and what they stand to…
Newsom to ask California Legislature for another $2.8 billion to cover Medi-Cal cost overruns
SACRAMENTO — Days after telling lawmakers that he took out a $3.4 billion loan to pay for Medi-Cal costs through March, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Office said Monday…
In California, cost of undocumented healthcare is $3B over estimates
Gov. JB Pritzker proposed a $330-million budget cut last month to scale back an expansion of healthcare coverage for undocumented adult immigrants in Illinois, where…
If Trump cuts Medicaid, this California Republican’s House seat would be imperiled
Rep. David Valadao faced a no-win decision last month: Fall into line behind President Trump and vote for a budget resolution that would almost certainly…