The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - In such cases, the consumer would likely need to wait until a provider is available before they can receive the authorized service. Actual utilization can therefore be lower than authorized utilization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - H.R. 1 also requires eligibility to be redetermined every six months rather than every year (as currently is the case) for many nonelderly childless adults beginning January  1, 2027. More frequent renewals will likely increase the risk of disenrollment even among otherwise eligible individuals, due to the increased frequency of needing to submit required documentation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146