For nearly two decades, Maria managed her health issues without proper medical care due to her lack of legal status. Recent changes in health insurance laws allowed low-income immigrants in several states to gain access to Medicaid. Maria enrolled in Medi-Cal, California's Medicaid program, which positively impacted her health and well-being. However, some states, including California, Illinois, and Minnesota, have begun to limit or cut these health coverage programs due to budget constraints, despite previous efforts to expand health insurance for immigrants.
Maria's life significantly improved after she enrolled in Medi-Cal, stating "It changed immensely, like from Earth to the heavens...having the peace of mind of getting insurance leads me to getting sick less."
An estimated $404 million savings were projected from cutting health care for adult immigrants in Illinois, a move aimed at addressing the state's budget deficits.
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