Trump Administration Aims to Cut Medicaid Funding for Immigrants, Endangering California's $12 Billion Program
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Sep 06 2025
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Source: Benzinga
Medicaid Spending Probes: The Trump administration is investigating Medicaid spending in California and five other Democratic-led states, focusing on potential waste and fraud in healthcare services for immigrants without permanent legal status.
California's Program Under Scrutiny: California's Medi-Cal program, which provides healthcare to 1.6 million undocumented immigrants, faces scrutiny after reporting $500 million in improper federal billings, with potential enforcement actions from CMS if violations are confirmed.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








