The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - As Figure  2 shows, DDS caseload has increased notably over the last ten years, with an average annual growth rate of about 5  percent in total caseload from 2015 through 2025. This is faster than the population growth in the state over this period.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - This section focuses on (1)  new community engagement requirements, (2)  the new six ‑month renewal requirement, and (3)  changes that eliminate federally funded full ‑scope (comprehensive) Medi ‑Cal coverage for certain immigrant groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146