The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - When the Governor first announced this proposal, HCAI estimated the funds would cover around 25  percent of newborn babies in 2025-26 and around 50  percent of newborn babies in 2026-27. The initiative is expected to end at the end of 2026-27, absent delays in implementation or future augmentations to make the initiative ongoing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Additionally, DDS stated that it has increased outreach efforts to identify babies and toddlers potentially eligible for Early Start services since the COVID ‑19 pandemic. The department expanded these outreach efforts so that more children, as well as their families, could receive supportive services earlier in life.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157