2016 Initiative General Election Results

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Initiative: Proposition 52- Medi-Cal Hospital Fee Program

Popular Vote

Yes

9,427,714

70.07%

4,026,710

29.93%

Turnout

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Election Notes:

A YES vote on this measure means: An existing charge imposed on most private hospitals that is scheduled to end on January 1, 2018 under current law would be extended permanently. It would be harder for the Legislature to make changes to it. Revenue raised would be used to create state savings, increase payments for hospital services to low-income Californians, and provide grants to public hospitals. PRO: YES on Proposition 52 extends the current state Medi–Cal hospital fee program, which generates over $3 billion a year in federal matching funds that pay for health care services for children, seniors and low-income families. Proposition 52 prohibits the Legislature from diverting this money for other purposes without voter approval.
A NO vote on this measure means: An existing charge imposed on most private hospitals would end on January 1, 2018 unless additional action by the Legislature extended it. CON: Removes all accountability and oversight of over $3 billion of taxpayer dollars. Gives $3 billion to hospital CEOs with no independent audit and no requirement the money is spent on health care. Public funds can be spent on lobbyists, perks and salaries for hospital bureaucrats instead of children and seniors.

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Source for Popular Vote data: Secretary of State. Proposition 52- Medi-Cal Hospital Fee Program, Secretary of State (http://https://elections.cdn.sos.ca.gov/sov/2016-general/ssov/ballot-measures-summary-by-county.xls) (accessed 24 Jun 2023)
Source for Population data: U.S. Census Bureau.

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