Becerra Enters California Governor's Race Amid Rising Uninsured Rates Under Trump
Xavier Becerra, who served as U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary when the national uninsured rate reached historic lows, has announced his candidacy for California governor. His campaign comes as recent Trump administration actions have led to increases in the number of uninsured Americans, creating a political challenge for his candidacy. The timing puts healthcare coverage and access at the center of California's gubernatorial race. Becerra oversaw federal Medicaid policy and ACA implementation during his tenure as HHS Secretary.
California's next governor will oversee the nation's largest state Medicaid program (Medi-Cal), covering approximately 15 million enrollees, and will shape state responses to federal policy changes affecting coverage.
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