The 2020-21 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 20, 2019 - This web post provides detail on our projections and assumptions related to General Fund spending in Medi-Cal for the years 2019-20 through 2023-24. In the near term, we project Medi-Cal spending to grow to $23.5 billion in 2020-21. Over the long term, we project General Fund spending in Medi-Cal to grow to up to $27.6 billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4116

The 2020-21 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 20, 2019 - Assumes Expiration of Reauthorized MCO Tax Halfway Through 2022 ‑23. The reauthorized MCO tax is scheduled to expire halfway through the 2022 ‑23 fiscal year. Accordingly, our outlook assumes no revenues from an operative MCO tax after December 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4116

Managed Care Organization Tax: Background and Issues for Consideration on Administration’s Proposal [Publication Details]

May 30, 2023 - Managed Care Organization Tax: Background and Issues for Consideration on Administration’s Proposal [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/4774

The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 10, 2023 - New MCO Tax Proposal. The Governor proposes implementing a new MCO tax from January 2024 through December 2026. Similar to previous versions of the tax, a portion of the resulting revenues would help offset Medi ‑Cal General Fund costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4675

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 13, 2019 - In this report, we describe the major changes and proposals in the Governor's proposed $100.7 billion (all funds) Medi-Cal budget.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3935

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 13, 2019 - Specifically, we advise the Legislature to seriously consider renewing the managed care organization tax, despite the Governor not proposing to do so; present issues for consideration related to the Governor's proposed expansion of comprehensive Medi-Cal coverage for young adults regardless of immigration status; and provide an initial assessment of the Governor's proposals to use Proposition 56 funding in Medi-Cal to extend and expand provider payment increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3935

The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget [Publication Details] Description: This brief provides an overview of the Governor’s proposed budget for Medi-Cal, assesses the administration’s assumptions on caseload and COVID-19-related policies, and analyzes the Governor’s managed care organization tax proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4675

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

Feb 22, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: An Overview of the Governor's Proposition 56 Proposals $1,799 a Amounts reflect five quarters of revenue. b Replaces lost revenue to existing tobacco tax funds as well as state and local sales and use taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3573

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

Feb 22, 2017 - The 2017-18 Budget: An Overview of the Governor's Proposition 56 Proposals [Publication Details] The 2017-18 Budget: An Overview of the Governor's Proposition 56 Proposals Format: HTML Description: Proposition 56 was approved by voters in November 2016 to increase taxes on cigarettes and other tobacco products.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3573

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 9, 2022 - The current MCO tax has been in place since January  2020 and generates an annual net General Fund benefit of over $1.5  billion. While early versions of the MCO tax taxed MCOs  based on their revenues, the recent versions of the MCO  tax have taxed MCOs based on their enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4522