The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - New Home Equity Limit. California asset limit policies historically disregarded someone ’s primary residence and vehicle from the calculation. Under H.R. 1, California will now need to include a home equity limit of $1  million for certain members accessing long ‑term care beginning January 2028.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - For the period spanning from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, providers can earn the quality incentive portion of the rate models by completing surveys about workforce capacity and service delivery.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

Nov 15, 2017 - Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) California's Fiscal Outlook Fiscal Outlook: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) General Fund expenditures for IHSS are estimated to be $3.5  billion in  2017 ‑18, increasing to about $3.7  billion in  2018 ‑19.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3712

Federal COVID-19 Response Actions Affecting Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

Apr 16, 2020 - Restaurant Home-Delivered Meals to Older Adults. On April 24, the Governor announced a new partnership with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and cities, counties, and tribes to provide home-delivered meals from local restaurants to older adults.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4221

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

Oct 24, 2025 - The new requirement will only apply to childless adults earning more than 100  percent of the federal poverty limit. Certain services, such as primary care and behavioral health care, are excluded from the  requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Individuals must generally work, study, or volunteer at least 80  hours per month, or meet an earnings threshold (about $580 per month, equivalent to 80 hours at the federal minimum wage) unless they qualify for certain exemptions (such as having young children or being medically frail).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services

Nov 9, 2021 - RC Service Coordinators Work Directly With Families. RC service coordinators work directly with consumers and their families to facilitate waiver enrollment with support from QIDPs. The service coordinator typically is responsible for ensuring the family has reviewed and signed the DDS choice form.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

The 2015-16 Budget: Major Features of the Adopted Plan (Health and Human Services)

Jun 19, 2015 - Restores In –Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Service Hours From Prior –Year 7  Percent Reduction. The budget package includes $226  million General Fund, on a one –time basis, to restore IHSS services hours that had been reduced by 7  percent in a prior –year budget action.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3277

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - Currently, about 3,800 consumers who are working earn less than minimum wage. About 3,600 of these consumers are served in work activity programs (WAPs), where they earn a wage based on their specific level of productivity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

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