The 2025-26 Budget: Medi-Cal in the May Revision [Publication Details]

May 19, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Medi-Cal in the May Revision [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
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The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Health

Sep 17, 2024 - This year ’s health trailer bill legislation allocates funds from quality sanctions imposed by DHCS toward the nonfederal share of Medi-Cal costs through 2026-27. These funds, which come from sanctions on managed care plans, county mental health plans, and other contracted entities, are otherwise used to address Medi-Cal workforce and access-to-care issues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4930

The 2025-26 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 20, 2024 - Two Key Drivers Increase Medi-Cal Spending in Outlook. In Figure  2 we break down the drivers of Medi-Cal spending over the outlook period, but the majority of the increase in Medi-Cal spending comes from two key drivers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4941

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Background Medi ‑Cal Expenditures Greater Than Anticipated Last Year. The 2025 ‑26 Medi ‑Cal budget changed significantly over the course of the budget development process due to higher ‑than ‑anticipated costs in the Medi ‑Cal program as well as the state ’s worsening fiscal condition.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2025-26 Budget: Understanding Recent Increases in the Medi-Cal Senior Caseload

Mar 6, 2025 - Figure  9 shows seniors enrolled in Medi ‑Cal as a percent of the total population over age 65. As shown in the figure, between 2015 and 2019, the share of seniors statewide who were enrolled in Medi ‑Cal ranged between about 18  percent and 18.5  percent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5010

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - RC Staff Can Assist Consumers With Their Medi ‑Cal Enrollment. While county governments manage all Medi ‑Cal eligibility determinations, DDS consumers can request assistance from their RC in applying for and maintaining Medi ‑Cal coverage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

H.R. 1 Financing Impact on Medi-Cal Providers [Publication Details]

Apr 6, 2026 - H.R. 1 Financing Impact on Medi-Cal Providers [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/5172

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook Medi ‑Cal Fiscal Outlook Summary Medi ‑Cal Spending Increases in LAO Outlook. The 2025 ‑26 Budget Act provided Medi ‑Cal $44.9  billion General Fund support, an all ‑time high for the program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

Considering Medi-Cal in the Midst of a Changing Fiscal and Policy Landscape

Oct 24, 2025 - Who Should Medi‑Cal Serve? Eligibility Is a Key Cost Driver in Medi ‑Cal. Changes in eligibility —which have a direct effect on caseload —can have substantial fiscal implications for Medi ‑Cal. All else equal, an increase in caseload results in higher Medi ‑Cal spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2021-22 Budget: LAO Preliminary Comments on the May Revision Medi-Cal Budget

May 21, 2021 - This funding would go directly from the state to service providers, rather than flowing through Medi ‑Cal managed care plans. LAO Comments Medi ‑Cal Population Health Management Service Could Improve Medi ‑Cal Performance Monitoring and Care Delivery … In our March 2021 analysis of CalAIM equity considerations , we raised the question of how
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4436