The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Even under the premise that budgetary actions should focus on UIS populations whose coverage does not draw federal funding, other approaches may be available. For example, the income threshold for state ‑funded full ‑scope coverage could be reduced to better target higher ‑need populations while applying a more consistent rule across immigrant groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Over the past several years, the Legislature has taken actions intended to mitigate barriers to service access and utilization. In 2016, the Legislature appropriated ongoing funding for the Disparity Funds Program, which awards grants to RCs and community ‑based organizations for strategies to reduce disparities in service authorizations, utilization, and spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157