Experts say California might have to go solo on extending healthcare coverage to the millions of uninsured Californians because “the future of federal overhaul efforts appears uncertain,” reports California Healthline. Nearly 7 million people are uninsured in California, and about the same amount of people are enrolled in the state’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. “Although federal health care reform could extend coverage to more Californians, it also could burden the cash-strapped state with additional Medi-Cal costs,” states California Healthline.
The state of California has some of the lowest Medi-Cal provider reimbursement rates in the nation, and budget deficits caused California to get rid of some Medi-Cal benefits such as dental care and vision services. According to California Healthline, “Experts say any efforts to expand Medi-Cal’s enrollment would likely add further strain to the program.” The state spends one-sixth of its general fund budget on Medi-Cal and this number is expected to increase, and “despite the prospect of rising costs, it remains uncertain whether California lawmakers would be able to forge consensus on a plan to overhaul the state’s health care system,” states California Healthline.
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