The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details]

Mar 2, 2026 - In this report, we analyze the Governor’s budget for Medi-Cal, with a focus on base spending trends, changes to provider taxes, implementation of new H.R. 1 rules, oversight over enacted budget solutions, and considerations for identifying additional savings in Medi-Cal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The  smaller tax is due to an interaction with the new H.R. 1 rules and the commercial enrollment tax limits established in Proposition  35. Adjusts Health Plan Tax Spending Plan. The administration also adjusts its spending plan for a portion of health plan tax funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146