The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Separately, the administration estimates that the new six ‑month renewal requirement would result in about 289,000 fewer enrollees by June  2027 and lower General Fund spending by about $74  million in 2026 ‑27, with total coverage losses reaching about 400,000 by June 2028.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Health

Sep 17, 2024 - The spending plan assumes this action will provide a $37  million budget solution in 2024-25, with the ongoing amount rising to $74  million in subsequent years. (The administration also states that it intends to increase the size of supplemental payments supported by transfers, resulting in more net funding for public hospitals.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4930

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 23, 2023 - The spending plan includes $74  million General Fund for the maintenance and operations of infectious disease data systems established during the COVID-19 pandemic. The $74  million one-time expenditure is to maintain the data systems while the department engages in the procurement of an ongoing maintenance contract.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4810

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

Nov 9, 2021 - In 2010, 74 p ercent of consumers were enrolled in Medi ‑Cal, whereas today, 79 p ercent are enrolled. Among children, enrollment has increased by more than 10 p ercentage points since 2010, from 59 p ercent to 71 p ercent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471