California’s Healthcare Gains at Risk | Eureka News

Eureka News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

California’s historic near-universal health coverage is unraveling, with projections showing the uninsured rate could double by 2030—threatening millions, especially undocumented immigrants and low-income families. Black and Asian Californians face the steepest increases, reversing hard-won gains. Budget shortfalls and new federal rules are driving cuts: enrollment freezes, slashed services like weight-loss drugs, and reduced case management. While lawmakers push for alternative funding, stories of preventable deaths and family devastation underscore the stakes. The state vows to uphold…