How Will the Changing Landscape Affect California’s Health Care System?

May 4, 2026 - Effects on Health Coverage H.R. 1 Includes Two Key Changes Affecting Medicaid Eligibility for Childless Adults. As part of H.R. 1, childless adults face two key eligibility changes, both effective January 2027: Work Requirements.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Early Start ’s caseload of infants and toddlers has also recently increased, likely in part due to better identification of eligible families. For example, Medi ‑Cal has increased access to diagnostic screenings over time.
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The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - This assumed timing reflects state law and federal approval prior to H.R. 1. …With a Much Smaller Tax Beginning in 2027. The Governor ’s budget assumes there will still be a health plan tax in 2027, but at a much smaller revenue level than before.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

How Will the Changing Landscape Affect California’s Health Care System? [Publication Details]

May 4, 2026 - In this report, we analyze how the changing fiscal and policy landscape will affect California’s health care system, including health coverage, hospitals, clinics, private health insurance, and county programs. We also provide key issues to consider regarding these effects.
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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: 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

H.R. 1 Financing Impact on Medi-Cal Providers [Publication Details]

Apr 6, 2026 - H.R. 1 Financing Impact on Medi-Cal Providers [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5172

Overview of California’s Physician Residency Grant Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - Assembly Budget Subcommittee #1 on Health
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5128

Impact of H.R. 1 on Access to Medical School and Student Debt [Publication Details]

Feb 23, 2026 - Impact of H.R. 1 on Access to Medical School and Student Debt [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5129

Key Impacts of H.R. 1 on Medi-Cal and CalFresh [Publication Details]

Feb 11, 2026 - Key Impacts of H.R. 1 on Medi-Cal and CalFresh [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5117