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All undocumented immigrants in California would have medical coverage

Senior citizens without immigration documents would be included in the state health plan

All undocumented immigrants in California would have medical coverage

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In California, all undocumented immigrants can receive medical coverage under the government program Medi-Cal if this Friday Governor Gavin Newsom includes in the state budget the resources to incorporate into the health plan to the seniors without papers.

Currently, undocumented children and young adults living in California can receive health services through Medi-Cal, so the inclusion of those over 65 would be eliminating immigration status as a requirement.

Medi-Cal It is a state government program that offers free or very cheap health coverage for low-income children and families, as well as elderly, disabled, pregnant and young women (up to 26 years of age) who were in homes of parenting or foster care.

Last year, on his first day as governor, Newsom included young adults without immigration documents within the group of Medi-Cal eligible as part of his campaign promise to fix the deficient health system that excludes those most in need.

State Senator María Elena Durazo has prepared a bill to include those over 65 in Medi-Cal in case the governor does not allocate resources in the budget.

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