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Medicaid shortfall forces California to borrow $3.44B

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California will need to borrow $3.44 billion to close a budget gap in the state's Medicaid program.

Gov. Gavin Newsom ’s current budget proposal estimates the state will shell out $8.4 billion to cover undocumented immigrants in Medi-Cal in 2024-2025 .

The budget pressure could force hard choices, like capping enrollment or limiting benefits.