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

Oct 24, 2025 - States must also submit enrollees ’ social security numbers to CMS monthly so that the federal administration can check for duplicate enrollment across states. Additionally, states must conduct quarterly reviews to ensure that deceased individuals do not remain enrolled in  Medicaid.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: The Overarching Issues

Feb 9, 2021 - After Januar y 2 022, the Legislature could expand the focus of these check ‑ins to include monitoring of the successes and challenges of CalAIM implementation. Require a Comprehensive and Independent Evaluation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4357

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Medi-Cal Telehealth Proposal

May 13, 2021 - Services delivered through live video can include both ( 1)  s ervices intended to replace an in ‑person health care visit and ( 2)  s ervices that are not intended to replace an in ‑person health care visit (such as a brief check ‑in with a health care provider that lasts for a short period of time).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4430

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: New Directions for Services for Seniors and Persons With Disabilities

Mar 15, 2021 - Accordingly, prior to January 2022, the Legislature could consider requiring regular check ‑ins with, and reports from, the administration, managed care plans, and other partners to discuss readiness for implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4404

The 2020-21 Budget: Re-Envisioning Medi-Cal—The CalAIM Proposal

Feb 28, 2020 - In this report, we provide an overview and assessment of the Governor's California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) proposal, also known as Medi-Cal Healthier California for All.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4185

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

Oct 17, 2019 - Historically, CSL ’s operating costs were covered by donations made through the voluntary contribution tax check-off program. However, in recent years the Legislature has provided CSL with one-time General Fund due to donations not being enough to fully cover costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4104

The 2016-17 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 11, 2016 - Impacts of ACA on Medi–Cal Caseload Outflows Several ACA –related impacts have affected the Medi –Cal redetermination process (a check of Medi –Cal eligibility necessary to allow continued enrollment in the program that generally occurs annually during the month in which the beneficiary initially enrolled), which affects Medi –Cal caseload outflows.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3350

Improving Access to Dental Services for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Sep 27, 2018 - Once the patient ’s teeth are cleaned, the dentist performs a full examination of the teeth, gums, and mouth to check for signs of disease and decay. Should radiographs be necessary, often an RDA or RDH will take the radiographs at some point during the visit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3884

The 2018-19 Budget: Meeting Workforce Demand for Certified Nursing Assistants in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Apr 27, 2018 - Pass a physical (health) screening and criminal background check. Complete an approved training program consisting of at least 60 classroom hours and 100 hours of clinical practice at a SNF. Pass a state CNA certification examination.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3815

The 2022-23 Budget: Health Care Access and Affordability

Feb 23, 2022 - This  could include requiring regular check ‑ins, such as on a biannual basis, with the administration to gain information on how implementation is going. Reduce the Cost of Insulin Through State Partnership Background Addressing High Pharmaceutical Costs Has Been a Key Priority of the Governor and Legislature.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4560