California Faces Healthcare Coverage Rollback Amid Budget Shortfalls
California, which had nearly achieved universal healthcare coverage, is now facing a significant rollback in coverage due to budget shortfalls and new federal restrictions. The state's insured rate, which had reached a record 95%, is projected to nearly double its uninsured rate to 15% by 2030. This rollback is expected to affect 2.2 million people, particularly undocumented immigrants and low-income Californians. The southern part of the state, with a larger share of low-income and immigrant residents, will be most affected. The rollback comes after California expanded its Medicaid program under the Affordable Care Act, which allowed millions to gain coverage. However, recent federal changes and state budget constraints are reversing these gains. 
