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 - Community Engagement Requirements Increase Risk of Coverage Loss Among Certain Adults . Beginning January 1, 2027, H.R.1 requires states to implement a community engagement requirement for certain able ‑bodied adults between ages 19 and 64 (mostly childless adults).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - The department stated that the provider surveys will form a baseline for the development of future quality measures. Specifically, the department is collecting data about providers ’ workforce capacity (staffing, vacancies, wages, and turnover), service delivery (where, how, and in what languages services are provided), and data specific to providers of employment services and providers of residential services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services [Publication Details]

Mar 13, 2026 - Analyzes the Governor’s budget for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), with a focus on a budget proposal to continue planning the proposed Life Outcomes Improvement System (LOIS) information technology project, implementation of new H.R.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5157