The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The  administration ’s stated rationale is to “maintain parity ” across the nonelderly, childless adults who are receiving full ‑scope Medi ‑Cal benefits. At  the same time, the administration has stated that verifying compliance for UIS adults using existing income data sources may be more challenging and that it would rely on information provided by the individual when available data are insufficient.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Successful Exemption of DDS Consumers Depends on Administration ’s H.R. 1 Implementation Plan . While the language of H.R.  1 indicates that states should exempt individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability and their family caregivers from new Medicaid eligibility requirements, the degree to which these exemptions are successfully implemented in California will depend on the administration ’s approach.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157