The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Costs Vary by Type of Service, With Delivery Models Evolving Over Time to Emphasize Individualized Supports. The Lanterman Act specifies that services overall should be provided in a cost ‑effective way.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The administration stated that increasing Medi ‑Cal costs were due to several factors, including increased utilization of high ‑cost anti ‑obesity drugs, increased enrollment of seniors and persons with disabilities following the elimination of the state ’s asset test, and the higher than anticipated costs associated with the state ’s expansion of full ‑scope Medi ‑Cal coverage to all individuals regardless of immigration status.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/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