The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The Governor ’s budget assumes the state receives retroactive approval for a private hospital fee for 2025, but that the fee is about equal to its level in 2024, rather than the much larger level originally submitted for approval.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Additionally, California does not require that individuals need an institutional level of care to receive services, whereas some other states maintain such a requirement. Further, unlike other states, the Lanterman Act does not impose any time limits on eligibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157