California Scraps SB 10

Recently reported, Sen. Ricardo Lara (D-Bell Gardens) has withdrawn SB 10, a bill that would have allowed undocumented immigrants to purchase health insurance on Covered CA (without subsidy) and undocumented children to enroll in no-cost Medi-Cal (California Medicaid).  

"I take Trump at his word that anyone is subject to deportation at any time, and California will not be part of a wasteful and inhumane campaign against immigrants who are working hard and playing by the rules," said Lara

Full Article from Health Leaders Media

SB 10 was signed into law by Gov. Brown in 2016.  It required a waiver from the Federal Government which was never granted.  

Dave
www.davefluker.com








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