California is the most recent state to implement policies that offer health insurance to all illegal immigrants in the state through its program, Medi-Cal, the state's version of Medicaid.
In the past, illegal immigrants in the state were not qualified to get comprehensive health insurance, but could only get emergency services under Medi-Cal, according to ABC News.
A community outreach manager with Community Health Plan Washington, Brisa Guajardo, praised the health policy in an interview with the South Seattle Emerald.
Last year, Oregon also expanded health insurance for low-income residents regardless of their immigration status.
Through a program called Healthier Oregon, about 40,000 immigrants who had received state-funded emergency health coverage were switched to a program where they had government-funded health insurance.
"Expanded health coverage through the full implementation of Healthier Oregon will keep more people and families healthy, which will reduce health costs and risks for every community."
"While American citizens struggle to pay for prescription drugs & basic healthcare, Democrats continue using their tax dollars to provide FREE services to illegal immigrants," Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y wrote on X, criticizing California's healthcare policy.
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