Where will Gov. Newsom’s evolution on health care leave Californians?
California’s health care landscape today would probably disappoint the Gavin Newsom who spent much of 2017 and 2018 campaigning to become governor. California's former governor, Gavin Newsom, has been criticized for his stance on single-payer health care, promising to ensure all Californians have access to health care. However, after taking office in 2019, Newsom began retreating from this vision, which angered groups like the California Nurses Association, who had campaigned for him. He quickly pivoted towards "universal access" to care, a system that would ensure all in California could be included in one of the state's health care systems. This shift has led to significant changes in California’s health care policies and coverage for 2026, including a cap on out-of-pocket costs on insulin and multiple expansions of Medi-Cal coverage for various age groups regardless of their immigration status. The state's severe budget deficit forced Newsom to back off expansion of Medo-Cal to low-income adults who don’t have legal residency, and the looming expiration of federal subsidies due to cuts through the Affordable Care Act will push hundreds of thousands of Californians off their Covered California plans. The governor's administration has also proposed a potential presidential run in 2028.
Diterbitkan : 6 bulan lalu oleh Mark Kreidler • Capital & Main di dalam Health
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