The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision

May 22, 2024 - Some money would remain in the reserve after this version of the MCO tax ends in 2026 to help sustain the augmentations in the future. This year ’s early action shifted $3.1  billion out of the reserve to help address the budget problem.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4905

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - For the period spanning from January 1, 2025 through June  30,  2026, providers could earn the quality incentive portion of rate models by enrolling in DDS ’s Provider Directory. As a budget solution, the 2025 ‑26 Budget Act added three criteria that providers must satisfy to be eligible to earn a quality payment equal to 10   percent of the rate model beginning
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2021-22 Budget: Behavioral Health: Medi-Cal Student Services Funding Proposal

Feb 17, 2021 - Managed Care Plans Would Be Eligible to Earn Higher Payments for Specific Activities. In addition to the activities managed care plans would receive incentive payments for described above, managed care plans also would receive higher incentive payments for a subset of specific activities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4377

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

Update on COVID-19 Spending in California

Nov 5, 2020 - Within the physical distancing category, most money has been spent on schools and community colleges to help local educational agencies shift to remote learning. The state also has spent money on housing and homelessness to facilitate physical distancing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4292

The 2018-19 Budget: Meeting Workforce Demand for Certified Nursing Assistants in Skilled Nursing Facilities

Apr 27, 2018 - Statewide, CNAs earn an average of about $14 per hour working in a SNF, with CNAs typically earning somewhat more in hospitals. Several State Requirements to Become a CNA. To become a CNA, individuals must: Be at least 16 years old.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3815

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

Nov 9, 2021 - In addition, county eligibility workers can be placed off ‑site (such as at a hospital) or make off ‑site visits to assist applicants. Via Covered California, certain organizations —including nonprofit community organizations —can become Certified Application Entities or Certified Enrollment Entities with certified counselors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

The 2019-20 Budget: Undoing California’s Outstanding Budgetary Deferrals

Mar 26, 2019 - Depositing Money Into Reserves Generates Interest Payments. Money held in the state ’s cash reserves is not idle. The State Treasurer ’s Office (STO) invests state funds, including reserves, in the Pooled Money Investment Account (PMIA), generating an investment return.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3988

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 24, 2017 - Evaluations of SDPs in other states have shown that they can save money. Still, there are funding pressures associated with implementing these new policies, as described below. Major Federal HCBS Funding at Risk.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

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

Jan 13, 2025 - The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951