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1 in 4 Covered California Enrollees Could Get State Aid Under Newsom Proposal
Gov. Gavin Newsom proposes expanding state aid to over 1 in 4 Covered California enrollees to offset rising health insurance costs after federal subsidies expired. California faces a $2.5 billion funding gap, while other states like New Mexico, Massachusetts, and New Jersey also use state funds to maintain Affordable Care Act affordability. Critics argue subsidies drive healthcare costs higher.
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