The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: Equity Considerations

Mar 12, 2021 - Key components of CalAIM aim to improve the health and other outcomes for individuals experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (Medi ‑Cal likely is the main source of health care coverage for state residents who are homeless.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4402

The 2021-22 Budget: Behavioral Health: Continuum Infrastructure Funding Proposal

Feb 17, 2021 - Moreover, recent one ‑time allocations for homelessness grants to local governments like the Homelessness Emergency Aid Program; Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program; and Homekey all included trailer bill language to govern those allocations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4379

The 2021-22 Budget: Behavioral Health: Continuum Infrastructure Funding Proposal [Publication Details]

Feb 17, 2021 - This post analyzes the Governor’s proposal in the Department of Health Care Services to provide $750 million General Fund—on a one-time basis—in competitive grants to counties to acquire or renovate facilities for community behavioral health services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4379

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of CalAIM Financing Issues

Feb 16, 2021 - For example, home modifications such as ramp installations are intended to deter placement in nursing facilities, recuperative care is intended to reduce hospitals stays, and temporary housing assistance is intended to prevent emergency room visits for conditions that might develop during periods of homelessness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4374

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: The Overarching Issues

Feb 9, 2021 - The target populations for these efforts include, for example, homeless individuals, high utilizers, SPDs at risk of institutionalization in nursing homes or hospitals, and individuals transitioning from incarceration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4357

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - Housing and Homelessness Key Homelessness Proposals. The Governor proposes $1.75  billion one-time General Fund for various programs related to homelessness. Homekey Continuation. The Governor proposes $750  million to continue the Homekey Program administered through the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

Update on COVID-19 Spending in California

Nov 5, 2020 - The state also has spent money on housing and homelessness to facilitate physical distancing. COVID-19 Spending by Allocation. Figure  6 shows each individual expenditure that we have included in our estimates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4292

COVID-19: Federal Health-Related Response

Mar 23, 2020 - The CARES Act includes $100  million available to state or local entities nationwide as noncompetitive emergency grant funding to address emergency mental health or substance use needs, including resources for targeted populations such as youth or homeless individuals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4209

The 2020-21 Budget: Re-Envisioning Medi-Cal—The CalAIM Proposal

Feb 28, 2020 - For example: In May 2019, the Governor announced the creation of a Homeless and Supportive Housing Advisory Task Force, which has been charged with proposing solutions to address the significant level of homelessness in the state.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4185

The 2020-21 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2020 - How will the CAAHS Fund, other components of the 2020 ‑21 homelessness package, and existing programs work collaboratively to address homelessness? Medi‑Cal Healthier California for All Funds “Medi ‑Cal Healthier California for All ” Proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4135