An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - Since the passage of the 2022-23 budget, there have been 58 graduates of this program. In the Governor ’s proposed May Revision, approximately $3.4  million for these programs is proposed for reversion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - In recent years, the cumulative cost of annual minimum wage increases under S B  3 have represented about 5  percent to 10  percent of General Fund spending on services purchased for DDS consumers. Legislature Has Some Discretion Over Rates, But Faces Trade ‑Offs With Service Access Impacts.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2023-24 Budget: Whole Child Model Expansion

May 5, 2023 - The remaining around 10  percent of CCS beneficiaries do not qualify for Medi-Cal and either have their non-CCS care covered through private insurance or are uninsured. Based on data from DHCS, we estimate average monthly enrollment in CCS in 2020-21 (the most recent fiscal year readily available) was around 160,000.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4767

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Health Care Access and Information

Feb 27, 2024 - Figure 2 Overall Spending Varies Year to Year HCAI Funding (In Millions) -58% HCAI = Department of Health Care Access and Information. In Current Year, Deferred One-Time Funds Drive Down General Fund Spending.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4860

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - As Figure  10 shows, we estimate that baseline Medi ‑Cal spending —without the budget solutions in place —would outpace overall General Fund spending, with Medi ‑Cal ’s share of state spending rising to 23  percent in 2029 ‑30, 4  percentage points higher than with the solutions in effect.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - For example, a  2015   economic assessment  by the Risky Business Project estimated that if current global GHG emission trends continue, between $8 billion and $10 billion of existing property in California is likely to be underwater by 2050, with an additional $6 billion to $10 billion at risk during high tide.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: Equity Considerations

Mar 12, 2021 - Figure  10 lists examples of health equity metrics that, should systems allow, we would recommend be included in periodic public reports or a dashboard related to CalAIM. (This list is not meant to be exhaustive.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4402

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

Oct 24, 2025 - The federal administration will allocate half of the $10  billion available per year equally among states. This means that each state will receive $100  million annually for five years (assuming that all states apply and receive approval).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2025-26 Budget: Medi-Cal Pharmacy Spending

Apr 3, 2025 - A  small share of people (less than 10  percent) are not enrolled in a health plan, and instead have their services paid for directly by the Medi ‑Cal program on a fee ‑for ‑service basis. Historically, the state also took this bifurcated approach to pay for prescription drugs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5026

The 2025-26 Budget: CalAIM Enhanced Care Management and Community Supports Implementation Update

Mar 6, 2025 - Figure 10 Top Reasons Providers Did Not Participate in ECM or Community Supports Reasons Given By Providers
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003