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

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Gross revenue is over $12 billion annually. California Recently Pursued Increases to Two Largest Provider Taxes. Federal rules include an overall limit on how much revenue provider taxes can generate.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Specifically, H.R.  1 requires these adults to (1)  verify that they have completed at least 80 hours per month of work, education, or community service, and (2)  verify eligibility every six months, rather than every 12  months.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2023-24 Budget: Whole Child Model Expansion

May 5, 2023 - With the upcoming managed care model changes, two health plans that currently participate in the Whole Child Model —Central California Alliance for Health and Partnership Health Plan —will be responsible for serving Medi-Cal beneficiaries in the 12 counties transitioning to the COHS model.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4767

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The second is an increase in the frequency of required eligibility determinations from every 12 months to every 6 months. Both changes likely will notably reduce the number of childless adults enrolled in Medi ‑Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - The spending plan also reduces General Fund support for the Los Angeles County community-based restoration and diversion contract by $12  million in 2025-26 and ongoing to reflect current enrollment rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

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

Considering Medi-Cal in the Midst of a Changing Fiscal and Policy Landscape

Oct 24, 2025 - Currently, states generally redetermine eligibility every 12 months. Beginning January 2027, H.R.  1 requires states to redetermine eligibility for childless adults every six  months. Requires Cost ‑Sharing for Certain Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

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

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - A  2018   report  by the State Coastal Conservancy and The Nature Conservancy found that 55 percent of California’s existing coastal habitats are highly vulnerable to five feet of sea‑level rise, including 60 percent of the state’s iconic beaches and 58 percent of its marshes. 
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575