The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Administration Requests One ‑Time Funding to Continue Planning for LOIS in 2026 ‑27. The Governor ’s budget proposes $5.7  million one ‑time General Fund to continue the PAL process for LOIS. At the time of this report, DDS was working to complete Stage 2 of the PAL process, or the Alternatives Analysis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The new rules are already technically in effect, though the federal Department of Health and Human Services can grant states additional time to comply with the new rules. Initial federal guidance released late last year suggested that California might have to restructure its health plan tax in June 2026, with potentially more time available for other kinds of provider taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146