The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The savings reductions are concentrated in a few solutions, with lower estimated savings from newly collected drug rebates (a $400  million total reduction in savings across 2025 ‑26 and 2026 ‑27) and the end of coverage for most adult dental services for individuals with UIS (a  $170  million reduction in savings in 2026 ‑27).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 9, 2022 - The Governor ’s budget revises these costs downward by $170  million General  Fund. According to the administration, correcting a budgeting error is the primary reason for the adjustment. Budget Year Proposed General Fund Spending Growth of $8   Billion —to $34.9   Billion —Between 2021 ‑22 and 2022 ‑23.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4522