California put the wealthy on welfare—and you’re paying for it

California put the wealthy on welfare—and you’re paying for it

Medicaid is supposed to be a safety net for the poor, but California has turned it into welfare for the wealthy. In California, literally no amount of wealth now disqualifies someone from eligibility. Last year, the state eliminated its asset test for Medicaid, which the state refers to as Medi-Cal. By scrapping asset limits, the state lets high-net-worth seniors tap its costliest long-term care (LTC) benefits—sticking federal taxpayers with the…

Patients could suffer if federal healthcare funding is cut

Patients could suffer if federal healthcare funding is cut Busy free medical clinics that rely on Medi-Cal, such as West County Health in San Pablo, could be severely impacted, officials say.

Medi-Cal under threat: Who’s covered and what could be cut?

Federal law requires states to offer health insurance to many people with low incomes or disabilities. But some states, including California, are far more generous than what’s required. Budget pressures may force lawmakers to cut benefits that have led to a historic low in the uninsured rate.