Federal Approval of a Reauthorized Managed Care Organization Tax Now Appears More Likely [Publication Details]

Dec 21, 2018 - Federal Approval of a Reauthorized Managed Care Organization Tax Now Appears More Likely [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Federal Approval of a Reauthorized Managed Care Organization Tax Now Appears More Likely

Dec 21, 2018 - MCO Tax Package Included Changes to Other Taxes Paid by Some MCOs. The MCO tax package cut other taxes paid by some MCOs and certain affiliated health insurance companies. Specifically, certain types of income currently subject to the corporation tax is exempted from taxation and certain premium revenue is
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3915

Recent Changes to State and County IHSS Wage and Benefit Costs [Publication Details]

Dec 14, 2018 - Recent Changes to State and County IHSS Wage and Benefit Costs [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Recent Changes to State and County IHSS Wage and Benefit Costs

Dec 14, 2018 - To the extent that both County A and County B implemented a $1.00 local wage increase sometime in 2018, the state and county share of costs would depend on the level of the state participation cap. As shown in Figure  3, due to the state participation cap, the state and county share of cost for a $1.00 wage increase is different for County A than County B.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3913

Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Nov 14, 2018 - For further discussion of the MCO tax, please reference the “Medi-Cal ” Fiscal Outlook online post. Administration Scheduled to Release Report of 1991 Realignment and IHSS County Costs. In 2017 ‑18, a new IHSS county maintenance ‑of ‑effort (MOE) —referred to as the 2017 IHSS MOE —was established.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3899

Fiscal Outlook: Medi-Cal

Nov 14, 2018 - Expiration of Managed Care Organization (MCO) Tax Current MCO Tax. Since 2016-17, the state has imposed a per-member tax on Medi-Cal and non-Medi-Cal MCOs. Revenues from the MCO tax, which leverages federal funding for Medi-Cal, provide a substantial General Fund offset in Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3898

Improving Access to Dental Services for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Sep 27, 2018 - A vast majority of Medi ‑Cal beneficiaries receive dental services through the fee ‑for ‑service (FFS) delivery system, although all beneficiaries in Sacramento County and some beneficiaries in Los Angeles County receive dental services through a dental managed care plan.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3884

The 2018-19 Budget: The Administration's Proposition 55 Estimates in the May Revision

May 22, 2018 - Proposition  55 (2016) extended tax rate increases on high ‑income earners from 2018 until 2030 (which voters originally passed on a temporary basis in 2012 as part of Proposition  30). Revenues raised by the measure benefit the General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3844

The 2018-19 Budget: Governor's May Revision Medi-Cal Budget

May 14, 2018 - General Fund savings from the MCO tax are offset by increases in plans ’ capitation payments owing to the tax. The May Revision estimates that net General Fund savings associated with the MCO tax are lower by $428  million over 2017 ‑18 and 2018 ‑19 as compared to the Governor ’s January budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3839

The 2018-19 Budget: Meeting Workforce Demand for Certified Nursing Assistants in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Apr 27, 2018 - Reimbursements are funded by the Employment Training Tax, which is a special tax paid by California employers. Members of ETP decide which businesses to award these training funds. To receive reimbursement for training costs, a business must pay trainees an ETP-determined minimum wage after the training is completed and must retain employees for at least three months after the training.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3815