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

May 4, 2026 - Medi ‑Cal pays safety net clinics for each visit from a Medi ‑Cal beneficiary. Each clinic ’s rate is set based on its reported costs. As a budget solution, the state will reduce these rates for visits from adult Medi ‑Cal enrollees with UIS beginning in July 2026.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5180

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Specifically, in order to be eligible, providers must (1)  comply with Electronic Visit Verification, (2)  comply with the federal HCBS Settings Rule, and (3)  complete independent audits or reviews if total payments from RCs are above a certain threshold.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157