Overview of Proposition 1 and Assessment of Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program [Publication Details]

Apr 7, 2025 - Overview of Proposition 1 and Assessment of Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program [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/5027

Considering Medi-Cal in the Midst of a Changing Fiscal and Policy Landscape [Publication Details]

Oct 24, 2025 - We describe the changing fiscal and policy landscape for Medi-Cal resulting from Congressional enactment of H.R. 1 and the key issues facing the Legislature.  See our companion infographic
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5083

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Starting in January 2028, H.R.  1 requires people who qualify for Medicaid under certain rules and use long ‑term care to prove that their home equity is no greater than $1  million to remain eligible.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

Overview of Major Impacts of H.R. 1—One Big Beautiful Bill Act on CalFresh [Publication Details]

Nov 13, 2025 - Overview of Major Impacts of H.R. 1—One Big Beautiful Bill Act on CalFresh [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/5090

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The nearby box describes other key  H.R.  1  changes. What Are Some Other Key Changes in H.R. 1 to Track? Change in Unsatisfactory Immigration Status (UIS) Definition. Under H.R. 1, more immigrant groups (such as refuges and asylees) will have UIS beginning October 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

Nov 19, 2025 - This brief summarizes our annual outlook for General Fund spending on Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5092

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The reduction to the state ’s health plan tax revenue is not necessarily required by H.R. 1 in the short term. Rather, the lower revenues are due to the interaction of H.R.  1 ’s new proportionality rules with Proposition  35 ’s limit on taxing commercial enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details]

Mar 2, 2026 - In this report, we analyze the Governor’s budget for Medi-Cal, with a focus on base spending trends, changes to provider taxes, implementation of new H.R. 1 rules, oversight over enacted budget solutions, and considerations for identifying additional savings in Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5146

Building California’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure: Progress Update and Opportunities for the Proposition 1 Bond

Feb 5, 2025 - Oversight of BHCIP Needed to Maximize Success of Proposition  1 Bond. Proposition  1 adds another $4.4  billion to the BHCIP program, or about three times the amount of funding provided to BHCIP so far.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2026 - Analyzes the Governor’s budget for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), with a focus on a budget proposal to continue planning the proposed Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) information technology project, implementation of new H.R.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5157