Estimate Doubles for California’s Illegal Immigrants Health Care Cost

Approximately 1.7 million Medi-Cal enrollees are illegal immigrants, which is around 11 percent of total enrollees.

A hospital in Irvine, Calif., on July 8, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

The cost of providing illegal immigrants with health care benefits through California’s government-funded program is expected to be double the initial spending projections, according to the Legislative Analyst’s Office (LAO).

“Undocumented persons eligibility expansions are estimated to be $10 billion General Fund annually,” the LAO’s October findings report states.