crowded city sidewalk with people seen from behind, pre covid19 Two groups that would benefit from California's legislation would be green card holders who haven't met the five-year waiting period to qualify for Medicare and Medicaid and those here without legal permission. (Photo: Shutterstock)

SACRAMENTO — When Laura Chavez's 74-year-old mom needed eye surgery last month, Chavez paid cash for the procedure.

The cost? $15,000 — and that was for just one eye. She couldn't afford both.

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