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California's Medi-Cal enrollment freeze puts 2.6 million immigrants at risk

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a balanced state budget on June 27 that will end new Medi-Cal enrollment in January 2026 for those over 19 without legal status.

Immigration raids are already making some people afraid to seek medical care, say advocates and providers.

Trump administration officials are sharing Medicaid enrollee data, including immigration status, with deportation authorities.

Medi-Cal enrollment freeze for immigrants 19 and older in the country without authorization.

All enrolled residents with unsatisfactory immigration status from 19 to 59 years old will be charged $ 30 monthly premiums starting in July 2027 .

Health care providers say many immigrants will be forced to seek emergency care, more expensive for taxpayers.

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