The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Aside from this short‑term option, any changes over the long term may need to comply with the gradual reduction to the federal revenue limit, generally beginning 2027‑28. State ’s Options on Private Hospital Fee, by Contrast, May Be More Limited.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

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

Oct 24, 2025 - What Are the Options to Accomplish These Objectives? After establishing its objectives, the Legislature could work with our office, the administration, and stakeholders to assess the various implementation options.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

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

The 2022-23 Budget: Health Care Access and Affordability

Feb 23, 2022 - At this time, the administration has not put forward a proposal regarding these options. Figure 7 Summary of Options Presented in Covered California Report Options Estimated State Fiscal Impact a,b Option 1 Households with incomes above 150 percent up to 600 percent of the FPL would be upgraded to more generous plans. $475 million to $626 million All deductibles would be eliminated.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4560

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Given projected structural deficits, the Legislature will likely need to consider potential options for ongoing savings across the state budget. Understanding the cost drivers of DDS ’ spending growth can help the Legislature better understand the fiscal dynamics of the program should solutions be needed.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

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

Nov 9, 2021 - Is the Option Feasible? Would the option be easy to implement and operationalize across the 21 RCs? Is the Option Equitable? How would the option affect different groups and consumers? How does the option impact consumers ’ access to services?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

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

Mar 6, 2025 - Community Supports Eligibility Is More Complex and Is an Optional Benefit. Community Supports services are optional benefits that MCPs may choose to offer, and each of the 14 Community Supports (as listed in Figure  1) can have very different eligibility criteria.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals

Mar 3, 2022 - While the behavioral health bridge housing options funded by the proposal are intended to serve as a temporary housing option until longer ‑term housing options funded by other state investments come online, there likely would be some need to continue operating these bridge housing settings once state funding is exhausted.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4569

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services—An Interim Update

Apr 19, 2021 - Is the Option Feasible? Would the option be easy to operationalize and implement across the 21 RCs? Does the Option Improve Equity? How would the option affect different groups of consumers —would it maintain or improve equity or could it negatively affect a particular group?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4415

COVID-19: American Rescue Plan’s Major Health-Related Funding Provisions

May 6, 2021 - New State Option to Further Extend Medicaid Coverage for Postpartum Women. The ARP Act temporarily gives states the option to extend Medicaid (and Children ’s Health Insurance Program) coverage to all postpartum women to 12 months after childbirth.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4425