The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision

May 22, 2024 - Background MCO Tax State Has Renewed and Increased the MCO Tax. The 2023-24 budget renewed the MCO tax through the end of 2026. Like the recent past versions, the tax is based on MCOs ’ enrollment in Medi-Cal and private insurance.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4905

The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision [Publication Details]

May 22, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision [Publication Details] The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision Format: HTML Description: This post provides our initial assessment of the Governor’s proposed managed care organization (MCO) tax package in the May Revision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4905

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Health Care Access and Information

Feb 27, 2024 - MCO Tax Package Augmented Support for Hospital Relief Programs. As noted in the “Health Care Workforce Proposals ” section of this post, last year ’s budget enacted a multiyear plan for the MCO tax. As part of this plan, the Legislature designated $200  million one-time MCO tax funds for HCAI hospital relief programs in 2023 ‑24.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4860

The 2024-25 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Feb 14, 2024 - As we noted in the “MCO Tax Budget Solution ” section of this report, there is an expected, though not certain, shortfall in the proposed MCO tax package, estimated by the administration to begin mid ‑2028.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4838

The 2024-25 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details]

Feb 14, 2024 - The 2024-25 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details] Description: This brief provides an overview of the Governor’s proposed budget for Medi-Cal; describes key trends in Medi-Cal caseload; and analyzes proposals around the managed care organization tax, provider payment increases, and other budget solutions.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4838