The 2017-18 Budget: An Overview of the Governor's Proposition 56 Proposals

Feb 22, 2017 - As noted below, Proposition  56 separately provides funding for BOE ’s enforcement activities. $400,000 for State Auditor in 2017 ‑18. The Governor ’s Budget proposes to spend $400,000 for the State Auditor to conduct audits required by Proposition  56.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3573

The 2018-19 Budget: Analysis of the Governor's 340B Medi-Cal Proposal [Publication Details]

Mar 21, 2018 - We find that the Governor’s proposal merits serious consideration from the Legislature since, among other benefits, it would likely result in state savings that the Legislature could, in turn, use to fund its priorities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3790

The 2019-20 Budget: Using Proposition 56 Funding in Medi-Cal to Improve Access to Quality Care [Publication Details]

Feb 22, 2019 - Next, we assess Medi‑Cal managed care plans’ performance on selected state access and quality standards. Finally, we provide issues for consideration and recommendations on how to use Proposition 56 funding in Medi‑Cal going forward to improve access to quality care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3949

The 2017-18 Budget: The Coordinated Care Initiative: A Critical Juncture

Feb 27, 2017 - We estimate that if the Legislature took on all the costs associated with the state minimum wage and federal overtime rules, the cost ‑sharing ratio for nonfederal costs would change from 35/65 county/state to roughly 32/68 county/state in 2017 ‑18.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3585

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

May 14, 2018 - Most private hospitals in the state are required to pay a QAF to the state, which uses these revenues to draw down additional federal funding for payments to hospitals, as well as to offset some General Fund costs in Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3839

Section 1115 Waiver Renewal: Key Medi-Cal Financing Issues Remain Outstanding

Oct 13, 2015 - When a state ’s waiver request is approved by the federal government, the state is permitted to waive certain federal requirements on the basis that the waiver serves to further the purpose of the state ’s Medicaid program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3301

Initiative Statute: Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics and Limits Charges for Patient Care. [Publication Details]

May 15, 2018 - Initiative Statute: Authorizes State Regulation of Kidney Dialysis Clinics and Limits Charges for Patient Care. [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3838

The 2017-18 Budget: Overview of the Governor's May Revision Medi-Cal Budget Proposal

May 17, 2017 - Current state law calls for the transition of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) optional expansion NQIs from the state-only Medi-Cal program into Covered California coverage with a Medi-Cal wraparound.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3674

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Carve Out of Medi-Cal Pharmacy Services From Managed Care [Publication Details]

Apr 5, 2019 - This report analyzes one of the two initiatives included in the Governor's executive order: to transition the pharmacy services benefit in Medi‑Cal, the state’s largest low‑income health care program, from managed care to entirely a fee‑for‑service (FFS) benefit directly paid for and administered by the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3997

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 24, 2017 - Also in this report, we describe the general nature of shifts in both policy and practice in the field of developmental services, detailing the relevant state and federal policies and their implications for the future developmental services program in the state, and discussing issues for the Legislature to consider as DDS implements these changes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3581