How Will the Changing Landscape Affect California’s Health Care System? [Publication Details]

May 4, 2026 - In this report, we analyze how the changing fiscal and policy landscape will affect California’s health care system, including health coverage, hospitals, clinics, private health insurance, and county programs. We also provide key issues to consider regarding these effects.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5180

How Will the Changing Landscape Affect California’s Health Care System?

May 4, 2026 - For example, as we noted in our 2025 report, the state likely will n eed to reduce two key provider taxes —a tax on health plans and a fee on private hospitals —to comply with the new limit under H.R. 1.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5180

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