The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - At the bottom of the figure, we display the total reserves planned for the end of 2020 ‑21 under the administration ’s estimates and assumptions. Under the Governor ’s proposed budget, the state would end 2020 ‑21 with $20. 5  b illion in total reserves.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - In addition, lawfully residing individuals who are pregnant or under age 21 can retain eligibility for federally funded full ‑scope Medi ‑Cal coverage through the state option under the Children ’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The decrease in monthly General Fund per ‑enrollee costs relative to the baseline is substantial, resulting in an $83 reduction (21  percent) by 2029 ‑30. While this amount might appear small in isolation, it yields significant savings when applied over 12 months to millions of enrollees.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2021-22 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 18, 2020 - Summary Significantly Lower Estimated General Fund Costs in 2020 ‑21. We estimate that the state will spend about $22. 7  b illion from the General Fund on Medi ‑Cal in 2020 ‑21, a $ 920  m illion ( 4  p ercent) reduction relative to what was assumed in the 2020 ‑21 Budget Act (hereafter referred to as the “budget act ”).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4299

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 16, 2021 - Overview of the Governor ’s Budget Current Year Estimated General Fund Revised Downward by Roughly $1.2   Billion to $22.5   Billion in 2020 ‑21 . The Governor ’s budget estimates Medi ‑Cal spending to be $22. 5  b illion General Fund ($ 118  b illion total funds) in 2020 ‑21.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4373

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Health Budget and Policy

Oct 15, 2020 - The 2020 ‑21 spending plan provides authority for CDPH to award up to $6  million in each of 2020 ‑21, 2021 ‑22, and 2022 ‑23 for projects that have received federal approval. Licensing Fees Increased to Cover L &C Costs, but at a Lower Rate Than Originally Proposed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4281

The 2020-21 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 20, 2019 - We project a further 1.2  percent decline in the caseload between 2019 ‑20 and 2020 ‑21, lowering General Fund costs by an additional roughly $70  million in 2020 ‑21. . . . While Spending Per Person Projected to Continue to Rise.  
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4116

The 2019-20 Budget: Proposition 56 Revenues: Reductions in Fixed Allocations

Feb 14, 2019 - The resulting 2020 ‑21 allocation would be $34  million. Fiscal Effects Likely Would Grow Over Time. As illustrated by the examples, the choice between the year-over-year method and the base year method could have substantial fiscal effects as soon as 2020 ‑21.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3939

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - Taxpayers would claim these tax credits and exclusions over a number of years beginning in 2020 ‑21. The Governor ’s budget assumes these proposals would reduce General Fund revenues by $76  million in 2020 ‑21 and $30  million in 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2020-21 May Revision: Recommend Reduction to Medi-Cal Caseload Costs

May 22, 2020 - Figure 1 May Revision COVID ‑19 ‑Related Caseload Costs in Medi ‑Cal Comparing Administration and Recommended LAO Projections for 2020 ‑21 Caseload Group General Fund Cost Per Case a Administration
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4245