A New Health Care Tax in California? | Political Breakdown

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California is facing a multibillion-dollar Medicaid funding gap after changes in the federal budget bill sharply reduced a key source of revenue for the state's health care system. Gov. Gavin Newsom is now proposing a new tax on private health insurance plans to help make up the difference.

Lesley McClurg and Guy Marzorati explain why the proposal is politically contentious, how it could affect consumers' premiums and why Newsom needs approval from the Trump administration before the plan can move forward.

🎙 Host: Lesley McClurg, Guy Marzorati
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