Medi-Cal faces funding shortfall: 3 things to know

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking lawmakers for an additional $2.8 billion to fund the state’s Medicaid program through the end of the year, Politico reported March 17.

The request comes after Mr. Newsom proposed a $3.4 billion loan to cover Medi-Cal costs through the end of March, the outlet reported.

Here are three things to know:

1. The largest source of the shortfall is coverage for undocumented immigrants, according to Politico. Coverage...

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