Becerra wins governor and vows to reverse Medi-Cal immigrant limits
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On November 4, 2026, CalMatters reported that Governor-elect Xavier Becerra will seek to reverse the Medi-Cal restrictions that pushed tens of thousands of undocumented immigrants off the program. He takes office January 4, 2027, after the December 31 end of the current MCO tax.
Health centers can watch his January budget for the first proposal.
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CalMatters (what to know about Governor-elect Becerra, November 4, 2026)Part of
- State health elections and ballot measures
Candidates and what they have said
- California's state-only Medi-Cal coverage
Enrollment freeze and premiums
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FQHC Talent. (2026, November 4). Becerra wins governor and vows to reverse Medi-Cal immigrant limits. Source: CalMatters (what to know about Governor-elect Becerra, November 4, 2026). Retrieved November 11, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/ca-becerra-elected-governor-medi-cal-immigrant-coverage-november-2026