The 2019-20 May Revision: Governor's May Revision Medi-Cal Budget

May 14, 2019 - The $141  million increase in estimated General Fund spending in 2019 ‑20 reflects the net effect of the following: Reduced costs to expand coverage to all young adults regardless of immigration status, reflecting a later implementation date and lower estimated new enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4046

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

Feb 5, 2025 - The shortage of mental health services is more severe for young adults, with 34  percent of individuals aged 18 through 25 having a mental illness in 2021 ‑2022 and less than two ‑thirds of young adults with mental illness receiving services  in 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

Estimated Cost of Expanding Full-Scope Medi-Cal Coverage to All Otherwise-Eligible Californians Regardless of Immigration Status

May 5, 2021 - Using data from the full-scope expansion for undocumented young adults ages 19 through 25, we estimate that the availability of full-scope coverage increased enrollment among undocumented young adults by about 7  percent above what it would have been if only restricted-scope coverage had been available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4423

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

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - Having the ratio in statute provides a benchmark the Legislature can use in its oversight of DDS, particularly given that the administration believes these smaller caseloads will improve the quality of RC service and outcomes for young children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

The 2019-20 Budget: Reorganization of the Division of Juvenile Justice

Apr 10, 2019 - In addition, some young adults are transferred to DJJ after being sentenced to state prison, such as those who are part of the Young Adult Offender p ilot discussed earlier. Moreover, youth who are convicted in adult court but serve their terms in DJJ are often released to the supervision of CDCR ’s adult parole division.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3998

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

Feb 7, 2020 - The Governor ’s budget proposes $16. 5  m illion ($11. 2  m illion General Fund) to pay for additional service coordinators at RCs to lower the caseload ratio for young consumers ages   3 t hrough 5 t o one service coordinator for every 45 c onsumers (1:45).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4147

The 2019-20 May Revision: Update to Governor's 1991 Realignment Proposals

May 29, 2019 - Summary of the Governor ’s January Proposal In January, the Governor proposed to increase the amount of health realignment funding redirected from certain counties to offset the state costs of a proposal to expand Medi-Cal coverage to all young adults aged 19 through 25 regardless of immigration status.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4077

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Health Care Coverage Extends Full ‑Scope Medi ‑Cal Coverage to Income ‑Eligible Young Adults Regardless of Immigration Status. The Governor ’s budget proposes to extend full ‑scope Medi ‑Cal coverage to all young adults ages 19 t hrough 25 r egardless of immigration status.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - Federal reimbursement is contingent on meeting a series of milestones that include licensing and increased oversight of participating hospitals and residential settings, the expansion of care coordination and community treatment opportunities for individuals with acute mental health needs, increased acces s to a full continuum of care including crisis stabilization, and early identification and engagement of adolescents and young adults with behavioral health needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4689