The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 13, 2024 - Prior to this, the department did not maintain comprehensive contact details for providers. The department indicated that the directory will help facilitate the quality incentive process by providing access to current and complete provider data.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4837

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 9, 2022 - The Governor ’s budget proposes to discontinue this delay in provider payment processing in 2022 ‑23 in order to ease associated provider cash flow challenges. One ‑time funding is needed to support the action since it would cause an additional two weeks of provider payments to occur in 2022 ‑23 as opposed to 2023 ‑24.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4522

The 2019-20 Budget: Using Proposition 56 Funding in Medi-Cal to Improve Access to Quality Care

Feb 22, 2019 - Managed Care Plans Attest to Reimbursing Providers at Higher Levels Than Medi ‑Cal FFS. For Medi ‑Cal managed care plans, Medi ‑Cal FFS provider rates often serve as the starting point of negotiations between the plans and providers, with increases beyond the Medi ‑Cal FFS provider rates being agreed as needed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3949

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 13, 2019 - These supplemental payments are paid on top of the base reimbursement rates that providers receive for the Medi ‑Cal services they provide. In a couple of instances, however, the provider payment increases took the form of Medi ‑Cal base rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3935

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

Feb 5, 2025 - This platform provides behavioral health services to children and youth aged 25 and younger —regardless of payer source —through (1)  interactive exercises and games, (2)  automated screening and assessment tools, and (3)  direct services delivered by peers and coaches.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2021-22 Budget: LAO Preliminary Comments on the Governor’s Major May Revision Behavioral Health Proposals

May 24, 2021 - The Governor ’s May Revision includes $83  million in Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Fund (CFRF) monies (federal funding to the state to use flexibly from the American Rescue Plan Act) for 2021 ‑22, $107  million CFRF in 2022 ‑23, $156  million ($125  million General Fund and $31  million other federal funds) in 2023 ‑24, $180  million ($144  million General Fund and $36  million other federal
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4439

H.R. 1 Financing Impact on Medi-Cal Providers [Publication Details]

Apr 6, 2026 - H.R. 1 Financing Impact on Medi-Cal Providers [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5172

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Service Utilization Also Impacted by Availability of Providers. Under the Lanterman Act, RCs are responsible for connecting consumers to provider organizations that can provide the services agreed upon in the IPP.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - California Recently Pursued Increases to Two Largest Provider Taxes. Federal rules include an overall limit on how much revenue provider taxes can generate. California historically has set its provider taxes and fees well below this revenue limit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

Realignment and County Indigent Health Care Programs [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2026 - Realignment and County Indigent Health Care Programs [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5164