Taxpayer spending on ‘exorcisms’ derails Senate testimony: ‘What the hell are we doing about it?’
Medi-Cal expanded coverage for tribal spiritual interventions, ceremonies, and herbal remedies in 2024 Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., railed against California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal, which is facing scrutiny from the Trump administration over fraud allegations, as Kennedy highlighted reports during a Tuesday hearing that the state covers exorcisms and other faith-based healing practices. Medi-Cal’s spending practices have …