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

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 Uncertain Affordable Care Act Landscape: What It Means for California

Feb 17, 2017 - Some states such as Kentucky and Maine identify which states can sell plans in their state. Other states such as Georgia and Wyoming allow plans approved for issuance in any state to be sold in their state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3569

The Uncertain Affordable Care Act Landscape: What It Means for California [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2017 - Summarizes the major impacts that the ACA has had in California, explores what the ACA’s repeal could mean for the state, and assesses a collection of policy alternatives to the ACA that the new federal administration and Congress are currently considering. Correction 3/6/17: Removed reference to Alpine County as having only one participating insurer.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3569

A Long-Term Outlook: Disability Among California’s Seniors

Nov 28, 2016 - Paying for LTSS Payers of LTSS include the state and federal governments, private insurers, and individuals who pay out –of –pocket for their own LTSS. Within the state and federal governments, Medi –Cal and Medicare are the two main payers of LTSS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3509

State Fees on Hospitals. Federal Medi-Cal Matching Funds. Initiative Statutory and Constitutional Amendment. [Publication Details]

May 25, 2016 - State Fees on Hospitals. Federal Medi-Cal Matching Funds. Initiative Statutory and Constitutional Amendment. [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/3477

State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute. [Publication Details]

May 10, 2016 - State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute. [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/3456

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Mar 4, 2016 - The CMS has established an extensive process for states to evaluate the service settings in their current HCBS programs and requires that states submit to CMS for review and approval a statewide transition plan (STP).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3382

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 11, 2016 - However, a subset of children with higher incomes qualify for Medi –Cal as part of the state ’s CHIP. Currently, the federal government pays 88  percent of the costs for children enrolled in CHIP and the state pays 12  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3350

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