San Diego health systems see financial and operational benefits in the state’s latest expansion of Medi-Cal benefits for undocumented immigrants. The change, which took effect on New Year’s Day, allows those ages 26 to 49 to enroll in the state’s health insurance system of last resort regardless of immigration status. The move by Gov. Gavin Newsom fills the remaining age gap in the coverage picture. In 2020, California expanded Medi-Cal access to undocumented immigrants age 26 and younger and took the same step in 2022 for those age 50 and older. Political support for these moves has been larg…
