The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - In recent years, the cumulative cost of annual minimum wage increases under S B  3 have represented about 5  percent to 10  percent of General Fund spending on services purchased for DDS consumers. Legislature Has Some Discretion Over Rates, But Faces Trade ‑Offs With Service Access Impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - Since the passage of the 2022-23 budget, there have been 58 graduates of this program. In the Governor ’s proposed May Revision, approximately $3.4  million for these programs is proposed for reversion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

Realignment and County Indigent Health Care Programs [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2026 - Presented to: Senate Budget Subcommittee No. 3 on Health and Human Services
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5164

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Health Care Access and Information

Feb 27, 2024 - Figure 2 Overall Spending Varies Year to Year HCAI Funding (In Millions) -58% HCAI = Department of Health Care Access and Information. In Current Year, Deferred One-Time Funds Drive Down General Fund Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4860

The 2023-24 Budget: Whole Child Model Expansion

May 5, 2023 - Background This section provides background on (1)  the CCS program; (2)  Medi-Cal managed care; and (3)  the Whole Child Model, which increases the role of Medi-Cal managed care plans in administering CCS services to beneficiaries.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4767

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, a  2015   economic assessment  by the Risky Business Project estimated that if current global GHG emission trends continue, between $8 billion and $10 billion of existing property in California is likely to be underwater by 2050, with an additional $6 billion to $10 billion at risk during high tide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - This section focuses on (1)  new community engagement requirements, (2)  the new six ‑month renewal requirement, and (3)  changes that eliminate federally funded full ‑scope (comprehensive) Medi ‑Cal coverage for certain immigrant groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - As   Figure  3 shows, baseline changes —underlying factors before the effects of state budget solutions and federal policy changes —are the primary drivers of growth ($12.8  billion). New costs under H.R.1 also contribute to the growth ($3.2  billion).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2019-20 Budget: California Spending Plan—Health and Human Services

Oct 17, 2019 - A number of major HHS programs, such as CalFresh and CalWORKs, are locally administered by the state ’s 58 counties. To determine eligibility for these programs and perform other administrative functions, counties use one of three automated welfare systems.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4104

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - The spending plan includes $5.5  million one-time General Fund for three external entities: (1)  the Northeast Valley Health Corporation ($3  million), (2)  the Youth Mental Health Academy ($2  million), and (3)  the American Reproductive Centers fertility clinic ($500,000).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075