California Gov. Gavin Newsom's upcoming podcast will be the second one he is involved with. (Getty Images)
"Despite the alarming nature of this problem, the Governor has failed to provide an explanation for why Medi-Cal costs are far greater than what was budgeted. Many are concerned that continued growth in the cost of Medi-Cal benefits for undocumented immigrants is a major driver of the cost overruns," the letter continues.
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Specifically, the letter asks what the "future estimates for enrollment of undocumented immigrants" are in the program, as well as "cost containment strategies" to make sure that it does not harm Californian’s healthcare access.
Assemblyman Carl DeMaio. (CQ/Getty)
Gov. Gavin Newsom previously said illegal immigrants being allowed to enroll in Medi-Cal is a "partial" part of the problem, but his office argues that overall rising healthcare costs led to higher than expected Medicaid program costs in other states as well.
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"With tough fiscal choices ahead, Governor Newsom, jointly with Pro Tem McGuire and Speaker Rivas, will evaluate proposals to rein in long-term spending — including in Medi-Cal — while working to protect the core health and social services Californians rely on," Newsom spokesperson Izzy Gardon told Fox News Digital in a statement last month.
Newsom's office was not immediately available for comment.
Cameron Arcand is a politics writer at Fox News Digital in Washington D.C. Story tips can be sent to Cameron.Arcand@Fox.com and on Twitter: @cameron_arcand
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