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

Jan 13, 2025 - (On a technical basis, under the administration ’s estimates, we estimate the balance of the Special Fund for Economic Uncertainties [SFEU] would be about $3  billion before the Governor ’s proposals.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Mental Health Services Act: Revenue Volatility and the Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Allowable County Reserves

Jul 13, 2023 - This experience shows that MHSA revenues decline during both economic expansions as well as recessions. For example, county MHSA revenue declined by 18  percent in 2015-16, a fiscal year that was solidly in the middle of an economic expansion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4780

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

Mar 6, 2025 - For example, while two members may share similar economic and health conditions, if one is transitioning from incarceration they may be eligible and have needs for a different set of Community Supports than another who is trying to remain in their home instead of being placed in a nursing facility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003

The 2021-22 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 18, 2020 - Consistent with our expectation that new enrollees in Medi ‑Cal during challenging economic times will have, on average, lower per ‑enrollee costs than beneficiaries with longstanding ties to the program, we expect those who leave the program during periods of economic expansion to have lower average per ‑enrollee costs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4299

The 2023-24 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 16, 2022 - Following the decline in caseload due to eligibility redeterminations that recommence after the PHE ends, we project caseload will increase gradually for the remainder of the outlook period, primarily as a result of demographic and economic factors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4649

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CalEPA = California Environmental Protection Agency; CalFire = California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection; CalRecycle = California Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery; CARB = California Air Resources Board; ZEV = zero ‑emission vehicle; CCC = California Conservation Corps; CEC = California Energy Commission; CNRA = California Natural Resources Agency; DFW = Department of
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - CAC = California Arts Council; CalVet = California Department of Veterans Affairs; CDE = California Department of Education; CDFA = California Department of Food and Agriculture; CDI = California Department of Insurance; CDT = California Department of Technology; SOC = Security Operations Center; IT = information technology; CMD = California Military Department; CPUC = California Public Utilities
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6

Update on COVID-19 Spending in California

Nov 5, 2020 - This includes: Adverse Economic Consequences. Due to stay at home orders and ongoing concerns about virus transmission, unemployment in California has reached record levels. High unemployment has significant negative consequences for the personal economic situations of many Californians.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4292

The 2022-23 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 17, 2021 - In particular, during the 12 ‑month period after the continuous coverage requirement expires, we expect caseloads to drop substantially as a result of the resumption of eligibility terminations for enrollees found ineligible for the program under normal eligibility rules along with improving economic conditions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4474