The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - In such cases, the consumer would likely need to wait until a provider is available before they can receive the authorized service. Actual utilization can therefore be lower than authorized utilization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - More recent final guidance released earlier this year, however, suggests California can keep its existing health plan tax in place until its current waiver expires at the end of December 2026. Revenue Limit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Some groups will be exempt from the requirement (such as recently released inmates), and states can a dopt certain other exemptions for people facing medical or economic hardships. Increased Frequency of Eligibility Determinations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - H.R. 1 states that the new prohibition is effective July 2025, though states can qualify for an up to three ‑year transition period at the discretion of the federal Department of Health and Human Services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - Moving forward, CDPH can modify these recommendati ons, in consultation with certain medical organizations. CDPH ’s modifications can include changes to federal recommendations since January 2025, but only if the department determines them to be consistent with promoting public health.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - This assessment also could look at potential regional capacity differences and the extent to which laboratories can handle novel disease testing or high volumes of testing during an outbreak. With Data in Hand, the Legislature Can Assess if There Is a Capacity Gap.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2025-26 Budget: MCO Tax and Proposition 35

Feb 26, 2025 - Recent experience has shown that, once structured and enacted, rate increases can still take time to make their way to providers. This is particularly true for provider payments directed through the managed care system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4992

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

Feb 5, 2025 - These facilities provide a safe place where individuals can wait for the effects of drugs and/or alcohol to wear off while being monitored for medical issues. Sobering centers can provide opportunities for handoffs to SUD treatment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2025-26 Budget: Medi-Cal Pharmacy Spending

Apr 3, 2025 - Several factors can drive changes in federal rebates. For example, increasing use of generic drugs, which come with lower costs and lower rebates than brand name drugs, can drive down rebates. State Supplemental Rebates Appear to Be Increasing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5026

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

Mar 6, 2025 - Geographic differences can highlight regional differences in capacity or infrastructure, while differences across MCPs can also indicate differences in program implementation. As shown in Figure  9 , most MCPs have less than a 1  percent utilization rate for both ECM and Community Supports.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003