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The growing costs of the Medi-Cal program have raised pressing concerns regarding future federal support. California, with over one-third of its 39 million residents relying on this program, faces dire choices ahead: should federal funding dwindle, the state will have to decide whether to cut coverage, limit enrollment, or raise taxes—an option that seems increasingly likely given the current political climate.
Despite these concerns, leaders within the Democratic Party continue to promise that immigrant benefits will remain intact, though they acknowledge the necessity of navigating tough decisions in the near future. The balancing act of maintaining benefits while ensuring fiscal responsibility represents a daunting challenge for state officials.