Undocumented Residents Can Get Medi-Cal (Program Repeat)

THURSDAY, MAY 16
PROGRAM #10375 11:00 AM PT

Extra Edition: Undocumented Residents Can Get Medi-Cal (Program Repeat).

As of 2024, California’s entitlement to health insurance for low-income people became a reality, and this year it has been extended to all undocumented immigrants, who were previously excluded. But are people responding, or is enrollment slow? A few months ago, thousands of people were being disenrolled. How is the situation now? How is the information for Medi-Cal renewal getting out to beneficiaries? Polled radio listeners comment on their experience with using health insurance, including state Medi-Cal. This archived program originally aired on May 9, 2024.

Guest: Dr. Ilan Shapiro, Chief Health Correspondent and Medical Affairs Officer, AltaMed Health Services, Los Angeles, CA. Testimonials from radio listeners.

Proposed Covered California Expansion. AB4, a bill that would extend Covered California to undocumented residents and give them the same ability as those who currently have access to Covered California to purchase health plans on a subsidized basis, is pending in the state Senate. A reporter explains the details of the proposal.

Guest: Maye Primera, Editorial Director, El Tímpano, Los Angeles, CA.

Photo: CDC via Unsplash

For more information about Linea Abierta and to find previous shows visit our  Linea Abierta page.