The Pros and Cons of Medi-Cal Budget Cuts About five years ago, my doctor told me I was a type 2 diabetic. As a result , I have experienced a number of other health problems due to diabetes. My vision has worsened and I have frequent toothaches. I recently couldn't get treatment from a dentist for my serious dental problem. I had apses on the top and bottom of my mouth. As a result, I missed numerous days of class and my instructors all but kicked me out of class. Even though I received an apology from my GP, this does not make up for the classes I missed due to my failure to attend their classes. I couldn't afford treatment for the mouth infection at any dental office, so I was in pain for days. Unfortunately, Medi-Cal will only pay for dental exams and tooth abstractions, but no other treatments. Optometric treatments are also limited to the cost of one exam only. I understand that California needs to balance the state budget, but limiting and easing Medi-Cal coverage for low-income adults such as dental and optometry in order to restore the state budget is not the solution. Additionally, the ability to afford dental and optometric care for low-income adults in California may not be achievable, especially when we consider family size combined with a family's annual income. Additionally, Medi-Cal is a government assistance program that covers the cost of care for low-income families who cannot afford care. Now the government has decided that the service is no longer essential for low-income adults. Instead, the cost of dental and vision care is essential only for low-income children. But, low-income adults who can't get three... half paper insurance in the United States and Canada. Washington: Georgetown University Press. 2008. Governors May Overhaul Keep California Financially Strong and Fiscally Responsible. State of California. May 14th. 2007. 01 November 2010. .Greston, Larry N., Christensen, Terry. California Politics and Government. Boston: Wadesworth Cengage Learning. 2007, 2009.Harris, Nancy., Glassman, Bruce., Szumski, Bonnie., Cothran, Helen. Does the United States need a national health insurance policy? Michigan: Thomas Gale. 2006.Huber, Walt Roy. State of California and local government in crisis. 3rd ed. California: Educational textbook company. 1997,1995,1992. The Governor's commitment to public health. State of California. 2007-2008. 01 November. 2010 .