States are pushing Medicaid beyond its intended limits

Democrats have not given up their push to expand publicly funded health coverage to illegal immigrants in this country.

In California, the state Senate is considering legislation that would allow all undocumented residents ages 19 and older to enroll in Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program. This year, California froze new enrollment for most undocumented adults and announced new premiums for this group set to take effect in 2027. The state already spends some $12 billion annually on healthcare for illegal immigrants.