Los Angeles Times (California)
By Chris Megerian
February 12, 2015
President
Obama's executive action on immigration may have a major impact on
California's budget, according to reports issued by legislative analysts
on Thursday.
The
action could shield from deportation millions of immigrants who are in
the country illegally, including hundreds of thousands in California.
That would result in many
becoming eligible for government services like public healthcare.
Others could receive help through state programs that provide caregivers or cash assistance for the elderly and disabled.
No
funding has been set aside in Gov. Jerry Brown's latest budget proposal
to cover newly eligible immigrants, and it's unclear how much money
would be needed.
"The
potential fiscal impact of these actions ... is highly uncertain,"
according to legislative analysts, who provide nonpartisan advice to
state lawmakers.
Healthcare
and home care programs are jointly funded by the state and the federal
government. The cash assistance is provided solely by the state.
California has filed a legal brief in support of Obama's immigration plan, which is being challenged in court by 26 states.
For more information, go to: www.beverlyhillsimmigrationlaw.com
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