The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - In June, the ongoing reductions associated with these solutions was estimated to be nearly $9  billion when fully implemented by 2028 ‑29. Governor’s Proposal Reflects Updated Savings Estimates Updated Estimates.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - As   Figure  9 shows, we estimate these changes will bring the childless adult caseload to 2.7  million people by 2029 ‑30, a 1.6  million reduction (around 40  percent) from the baseline. This disenrollment represents a 4  percentage ‑point reduction in the share of California residents who participate in Medi ‑Cal (from 35  percent to 31  percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - For the period spanning from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, providers can earn the quality incentive portion of the rate models by completing surveys about workforce capacity and service delivery.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Health

Sep 17, 2024 - The spending plan includes $9  million ($4  million General Fund), growing to $114  million ($50  million General Fund) over several years, to implement a wellness coach benefit in Medi-Cal. The benefit will be aimed at children and youth with existing and emerging behavioral health needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4930

The 2025-26 Budget: Health Care Access and Information

Feb 20, 2025 - As part of the agreement, the partner has set a target price for the new product of $30 for each vial or $55 for a pack of five prefilled insulin pens. According to HCAI, these prices are close to the cost of production.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4979

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Using the enrollment base of the existing health plan tax, we estimate that an around $30 per ‑member, per ‑month tax rate on both Medi ‑Cal and commercial enrollment would generate around the same net revenue as the current tax.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

Mental Health Services Act: Revenue Volatility and the Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Allowable County Reserves

Jul 13, 2023 - The Governor proposes to change the categories of funding to require 35  percent of county funding to be dedicated to FSPs and 30  percent for housing interventions. Of the remaining funding, 30  percent would be used for behavioral health services and supports.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4780

The 2025-26 Budget: Medi-Cal Pharmacy Spending

Apr 3, 2025 - Within these 30 kinds of drugs, the majority treat diabetes (or other related issues, described further below), certain other autoimmune or inflammatory diseases (such as arthritis or psoriasis), and mental illness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5026

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The  main differences between our estimates  include: Revenue Estimates Higher by $9   Billion. Over the budget window —2023 ‑24 through 2025 ‑ 26 —the administration ’s estimates of revenues (excluding policy proposals) are higher than our November 2024 estimate by $9  billion.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 24, 2022 - The spending plan includes $9  million General Fund ($19.6  million total funds) to eliminate certain provider rate reductions (commonly referred to as the “AB  97 provider rate reductions ”), including those for nurses, chronic dialysis clinics, respiratory care providers, blood banks, psychologists, and various others.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4642