Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services

Nov 9, 2021 - While DDS and RCs use the phrase “institutional deeming, ” the county and Medi ‑Cal Eligibility Procedures Manual typically use “DDS waiver ” or “DD waiver. ” Communication Between Counties and RCs. Although the referral form that RCs send to counties indicate that the county should send a notification back to the RC when the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget

Feb 11, 2020 - These programs could be administered by local entities other than county mental health departments includi ng, but not limited to, county departments of public health, county public guardians, or county public defenders.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4154

Managed Care Organization Tax: Background and Issues for Consideration on Administration’s Proposal [Publication Details]

May 30, 2023 - Managed Care Organization Tax: Background and Issues for Consideration on Administration’s Proposal [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/4774

The 2022-23 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2022 - The remaining $200  million would be allocated to the state ’s 61 local health jurisdictions (LHJs) (58 counties and 3 cities), with funding allocated based in part on each LHJ ’s population share, level of poverty, and racial/ethnic make ‑up.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4492

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Health

Oct 22, 2021 - Additionally, budget-related language approved alongside the spending plan ensures that the ongoing rates paid to these long-term care facilities include the supplemental payments that have been provided since 2017 with funding from the Proposition  56 (2016) tobacco tax increase.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4465

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: The Overarching Issues

Feb 9, 2021 - For example, CalAIM involves a broad array of new requirements on county partners (who play a key role in administering and delivering various services available through Medi ‑Cal). Specifically, CalAIM would make various changes that affect county responsibilities, such as ( 1)  t he transfer of responsibility for covering specialty mental health services in two
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4357

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

Feb 28, 2020 - Perhaps more significantly, the ILOS benefits available to a beneficiary could vary within a county in the majority of counties where more than one managed care plan operates. (In two counties, Sacramento and San Diego, five or more managed care plans are available.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4185

The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget [Publication Details]

Feb 10, 2023 - The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget [Publication Details] Description: This brief provides an overview of the Governor’s proposed budget for Medi-Cal, assesses the administration’s assumptions on caseload and COVID-19-related policies, and analyzes the Governor’s managed care organization tax proposal.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4675

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 16, 2021 - To expand county behavioral health treatment capacity, the Governor proposes $ 750  m illion one ‑time available for three years to provide grant funds to counties to acquire and renovate behavioral health facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4373

COVID-19: American Rescue Plan’s Major Health-Related Funding Provisions

May 6, 2021 - California is set to receive $17.1  million from the initial allocation and Los Angeles County will receive $6.4  million. Funding to State and Local Governments for Vaccine Distribution and Administration.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4425