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

May 4, 2026 - Stakeholders have anecdotally noted that some county boards are currently weighing such actions. Counties also coul d explore raising more revenue, though they face certain limitations to do so. For  example, counties must gain voter approval to levy new taxes or increase existing taxes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5180

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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5180

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Like community engagement requirements, more frequent renewals are also expected to increase administrative workload for county eligibility systems, at least in the short run. Federal Changes for Certain Immigrant Groups Create State Fiscal Pressure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

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

Realignment and County Indigent Health Care Programs [Publication Details]

Mar 19, 2026 - Realignment and County Indigent Health Care Programs [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/5164

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - The DDS budget only accounts for services purchased by RCs; it does not reflect services paid for by other sources (such as CalFresh, In ‑Home Supportive Services, or county services). As Figure  3 shows, spending on services purchased for consumers has more than doubled across all service types.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157