Nearly three dozen counties across California are expanding healthcare for lower-income residents, regardless of immigration status.
The County Medical Services Program includes a limited primary-care benefit so people can see their doctor three times a year and get some prescriptions covered.
"A year ago, there were just nine counties that provided health care services beyond emergency care to undocumented immigrants in California," said Anthony Wright, executive director for the advocacy group Health Access California. "As of Monday, there will be 47."
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