The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - In this way, RCs act as utilization managers through the application of purchase ‑of ‑service policies. After the initial IPP meeting, RCs are required to meet with each consumer to review their IPP at least once per year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - H.R. 1 also reduces an existing limit on payments directed to certain providers through Medicaid managed care plans. These payments will now be set at the comparable rate paid by Medicare, rather than the average rate paid by private health plans.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146