Cost of undocumented healthcare in California is billions over estimates, pressuring Democrats to consider cuts
In California, Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democrats in the state Legislature are under pressure to scale back the expansion of state-sponsored healthcare coverage for undocumented immigrants with the cost of the program more the $3 billion over budget.
It’s costing California more than expected to provide immigrant health care. Is coverage at risk?
Immigrants lacking permanent status contribute approximately $8.5 billion in state and local taxes a year, according to an analysis by the California Budget and Policy Center, a nonprofit research group. That’s about the same amount it’s costing the state to give them Medi-Cal.
Colorado's health care costs spike for undocumented immigrants
A Colorado program that provides taxpayer-funded health care to unauthorized immigrants is seeing costs spike more than 600% after the latest influx. Why it matters: The benefits that Colorado offers to people living in the country illegally are in the spotlight amid a federal crackdown on sanctuary states and cities.
California Is Borrowing Billions To Pay For Medi-Cal. Is Immigrant Coverage At Risk?
The California health care program that covers almost 15 million people is costing more money than Gov. Gavin Newsom projected, creating a new budget problem in a lean year. Now his administration is borrowing $3.
The Future Of Healthcare: How Direct-To-Patient Models Are Redefining Care
Direct-to-patient companies are bringing much-needed disruption to the current healthcare system, challenging payers, providers and policymakers to do better.
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The Impact of Cost Sharing on High-Value Care
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CT legislators take aim at high cost of prescription drugs
The bill, which encompasses the recommendations of a task force, would regulate pharmacy benefit managers and increase price ...
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How Much Does Health Insurance Cost In 2025?
Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. Health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace costs $590 monthly on average without subsidies, based on our analysis.
Health care cost surge adds to Mass. affordability woes
"We are seeing unsustainable cost growth trends persist, putting increasing pressure on residents, employers, and the system as a whole," a senior official said.
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Mass. health care system ‘falling apart,’ key senator says
Warning that the state’s health care system is “falling apart,” the Senate’s point person on the topic said Thursday that she ...
Colorado bill would remake federal program that subsidizes hospitals in bid to lower patients’ costs
During the pandemic, hospitals expanded the amount of 340B revenue they took in by partnering with other pharmacies, and drug makers retaliated by limiting those partnerships.
Vet Talk: Understanding and managing the rising cost of pet healthcare
One should compare veterinary fees to unsubsidised human medical care at private hospitals. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Health care cost surge adds to Massachusetts affordability woes
The rising costs are putting pressure on residents and employers, with many reporting affordability issues. Health care costs ...