Proposed co-pays for Medi-Cal recipients included $3 for prescription drugs, $5 for physician visits and up to $200 for hospital visits, according to the report.
HHS denied the measure, saying it would violate the Social Security Act and hinder the access of healthcare services for poor Californians.
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