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Examining the State and County Roles in the Medi-Cal Expansion
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Expansion Has Significant Policy Benefits
Expansion Would Have Major Fiscal Effects on State and Local Governments
Recommend the Legislature Adopt the Medi–Cal Expansion
State–Based Approach Presents Major Policy and Implementation Advantages
Optional Expansion Should Prompt Reassessment of County Indigent Health Financing
Recommendations
Coordinated Care Initiative Update
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Executive Summary
Introduction
Background
Preparation for CCI Is Underway
Governor’s Budget Proposes Changes to CCI Implementation
CCI Implementation Challenges
Savings Remain Uncertain
Analyst’s Recommendations
Analysis of the Health and Human Services Budget
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Healthy Families Program Transition Update
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