In California 35% of all adults are on Medi-Cal and 50% of all children are covered by Medi-Cal. This is made possible by $40 billion per year of federal contributions to the state. Local hospitals have to take the Medi-Cal patients but the reimbursement rate does not cover costs. Illegals still get covered for free when they show up at the emergency room. Doesn’t seem very sustainable to me.
Interesting stats.
No wonder Democrats win all the elections there.
That’s a strong base to build election wins on.