Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Nov 14, 2018 - We note that this recent growth in IHSS service hours is higher than historical growth trends. This, in part, may be due to IHSS service hours being temporarily reduced in some years and restored in others, resulting in IHSS service hours fluctuating by a greater amount year to year relative to average growth trends.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3899

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Developmental Services (DDS) May Revision Budget Proposal

May 24, 2021 - In the second year, some of the funding would be provided to RCs to improve service coordinator caseload ratios, which are currently out of compliance (likely affecting service quality and consumer satisfaction).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4438

Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Nov 15, 2017 - Recent federal law requires states to use an EVV system for Medicaid personal care services by January 1, 2019, and for home health care services by January 1, 2023. The IHSS program is one of the largest personal care service programs affected by the EVV requirement, with over 500,000 consumers and almost 500,000 providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3712

An Alternative Approach: Treating the Incompetent to Stand Trial - An Alternative Approach: Treating the Incompetent to Stand Trial [Video]

An Alternative Approach: Treating the Incompetent to Stand Trial - An Alternative Approach: Treating the Incompetent to Stand Trial [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video An Alternative Approach: Treating the Incompetent to Stand Trial January 3, 2012 In this short video, Fiscal and Policy Analyst
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Mental Health Services Act: Impact of Governor's Proposal on Funding for Children and Youth [Publication Details]

Aug 10, 2023 - Mental Health Services Act: Impact of Governor's Proposal on Funding for Children and Youth [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Mental Health Services Act: Impact of Governor's Proposal on Funding for Children and Youth

Aug 10, 2023 - As counties already use MHSA funds on children and youth services in FSPs, including a funding requirement may help to maintain, or even grow, children and youth services without impacting current services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4786

Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting - Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting [Video]

Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting - Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting [Video] To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Maximizing Federal Funds for HIV/AIDS: Improving Surveillance and Reporting February 22, 2010 Fiscal and
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Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Restructuring of the MHSA Funding Categories and Impacts on County Spending [Publication Details]

Jul 13, 2023 - Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Restructuring of the MHSA Funding Categories and Impacts on County Spending [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Restructuring of the MHSA Funding Categories and Impacts on County Spending

Jul 13, 2023 - Figure 1 Allocation of Current MHSA Funding Categories Current MHSA Funding Category Examples of Types of Services/Activities MHSA Revenue Allocation 5 percent MHSA = Mental Health Services Act. Largest Funding Category by Far —Community Services and Supports (CSS) —Affords Counties Significant Discretion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4782

Mental Health Services Act: Revenue Volatility and the Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Allowable County Reserves

Jul 13, 2023 - The CSS category has three service categories: full-service partnerships (FSP), outreach and engagement services, and general system development. At least 50  percent of CSS funding is directed by state rules towards FSPs, which provide mental health and wraparound services for individuals with the greatest mental health needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4780