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And because California cannot be federally reimbursed for healthcare spending on people who are not in the country legally, those expenses must be covered at the state level.

The ride app giant alleged that the firms had filed a flurry of “fraudulent claims” and colluded with an Encino-based doctor to inflate the cost of plaintiffs’ medical expenses.

"Fish has become too expensive, transport costs are high. Today, we earn just enough to cover expenses," says the mother of 10.

"The focus on facilitating Ms Booth's return has come at the expense of supporting those who raised concerns," the email said.

"I've never had insurance; most Barbudans don't really think it's worth it. It's just an added expense to the meagre resources we have," he explains.