In 2024, California became the first state to offer unlimited free health care through its Medi-Cal program to illegal aliens. The program is California’s piece of the Medicaid puzzle, and in an outpouring of kindness and disregard for the taxpayers, the impeccably coiffed Governor Newsom signed that measure that took effect on New Year’s Day, 2024.
Now, Medi-Cal is out of money, and Newsom is going to the state legislature with his hand out.
Gov. Gavin Newsom’s Department of Finance on Wednesday notified state lawmakers that California will need a $3.44 billion loan to cover costs associated with the state’s Medicaid program known as Medi-Cal.
The letter did not specify why exactly the program fell short on funds. While experts note there are many factors that go into Medicaid costs, some are pointing to the money the state spends providing health insurance…
