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

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 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 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

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

Oct 24, 2025 - The federal administration will allocate half of the $10  billion available per year equally among states. This means that each state will receive $100  million annually for five years (assuming that all states apply and receive approval).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2025-26 Budget: Medi-Cal Pharmacy Spending

Apr 3, 2025 - In 2023 ‑24, we estimate these rebates comprised 3  percent of gross spending, up from as low as 1  percent in some years. This increase was expected following the switch to the Medi ‑Cal Rx system in 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5026

The 2025-26 Budget: CalAIM Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports Implementation Update

Mar 6, 2025 - Figure 10 Top Reasons Providers Did Not Participate in ECM or Community Supports Reasons Given By Providers
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - Introduction On January 10, 2025, Governor Newsom ’s administration presented its proposed state budget to the California Legislature. In this report, we provide a brief summary of the Governor ’s budget based on our initial review as of January 12.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - These include: (1)  staffing resources; (2)  laboratory equipment resources and the types of tests that can be performed; (3)  the number and types of tests performed annually over the last several years; and (4)  if applicable, the extent to which existing levels of staffing and equipment allow for testing above current levels.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056