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

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Now that rate reform is fully implemented, the administration estimates that the annual cost is about $3.5  billion total funds ($2.1  billion General Fund). State Minimum Wage Also Increases Rates. In addition to rate increases implemented under service provider rate reform, the statewide minimum wage also increases DDS rates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - These payments will now be set at the comparable rate paid by Medicare, rather than the average rate paid by private health plans. This lower limit indirectly affects certain provider taxes, as some states —including California —use their provider taxes to help pay for these directed  payments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146