The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - While county governments manage all Medi ‑Cal eligibility determinations, DDS consumers can request assistance from their RC in applying for and maintaining Medi ‑Cal coverage. DDS indicated that it intends to collaborate with RCs to monitor any potentially emerging workload needs resulting from H.R. 1 ‑related requests for assistance from consumers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - DHCS also states that complying with this federal request may qualify California for an up to three ‑year transition period to make the fee more proportionate. Federal Rules Continue to Emerge, Creating Some Uncertainty for Structuring Provider Taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2022-23 Budget: Update on Home- and Community- Based Services Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2022 - For the remaining HCBS enhancements, the federal government requested the state submit additional clarifying information, primarily to confirm that the proposed activities are allowable under the federal guidance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4524

The 2021-22 Budget: Medi-Cal Enterprise System Modernization Effort

Feb 17, 2021 - Figure   1 describes each of these modernization proposals and provides the requested limited ‑term funding amount in 2021 ‑22. Figure 1 Breakdown of the 2021 ‑22 Governor ’s Budget Request for the MES Modernization Effort (In Thousands)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4375

COVID-19: Federal Health-Related Response

Mar 23, 2020 - Federal Government Has Partially Approved California ’s Requests for New Flexibilities. Since March  23, 2020, the federal government has approved a number of DHCS ’s requests for temporary Medi-Cal flexibilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4209

Section 1115 Waiver Renewal: Key Medi-Cal Financing Issues Remain Outstanding

Oct 13, 2015 - Where Would California ’s Requested Funding Come From? In late January, DHCS held a detailed presentation on the state ’s request for funding and proposed financing mechanisms for Medi-Cal 2020. (A recording is available on DHCS’s website .)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3301

The 2025-26 Budget: Health Care Access and Information

Feb 20, 2025 - The Naloxone Distribution Project, which is administered by DHCS, provides free naloxone products by request to hospitals, schools, law enforcement, and other public and community‑based organizations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4979

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 25, 2019 - We therefore recommend approving only DDS ’ request for $3. 2  m illion ($ 3  m illion General Fund) in planning dollars for 2019 ‑20 and rejecting the current request for design, development, and implementation funding in both 2020 ‑21 and 2021 ‑22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952

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

Apr 16, 2020 - (Some SSA employees are continuing to work in local offices on priority items, such as requests for “dire need” benefit payments and disability applications for those with the most severe disabilities.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4221

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 7, 2020 - We recommend the Legislature approve this component of the safety net proposal and request regular updates about the use of and demand for these kinds of services. Recommend Approving Increase for START Training.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4147