Millions of Poor Californians Face Higher Medical Costs

By Kenny Goldberg
Logo for K P B S San Diego

Millions of low-income Californians will have to cough up more money when they go to the doctor. The state’s new budget deal includes a number of cuts to the Medi-Cal program.

People on Medi-Cal will face higher co-payments when they see a doctor, and they’ll be limited to seven doctor visits a year. They’ll also pay more for going to an emergency room and hospital stays.

Anthony Wright directs the non-profit group Health Access California. He said everyone will feel the pain.

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