The 2021-22 Budget: LAO Preliminary Comments on the Governor’s Major May Revision Behavioral Health Proposals

May 24, 2021 - Continuation of CalHOPE Student Support Program How long does the administration intend to continue to support the CalHOPE Student Support Platform? Would this platform eventually be supplanted by the Behavioral Health Service Virtual Platform?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4439

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Health

Oct 22, 2021 - Currently, Medi-Cal eligibility is not granted to adults applying online until after their incomes have been verified against administrative income records. The spending plan provides $8  million General Fund ($17  million total funds) to instead extend accelerated enrollment to such adults ages 19 through 64.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4465

Building California’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure: Progress Update and Opportunities for the Proposition 1 Bond

Feb 5, 2025 - Virtual Services Platform ($723  Million). This platform provides behavioral health services to children and youth aged 25 and younger —regardless of payer source —through (1)  interactive exercises and games, (2)  automated screening and assessment tools, and (3)  direct services delivered by peers and coaches.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

Mental Health Services Act: Impact of Governor's Proposal on Funding for Children and Youth

Aug 10, 2023 - Roughly half of this ongoing funding supports a new Virtual Services Platform that will provide behavioral health services and supports in an online setting to children and youth regardless of insurance type and refer individuals with higher needs to behavioral health professionals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4786

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - The spending plan also supports the development of an online accreditation and application for lead remediation ($2  million General Fund) and reappropriates funds for California ’s Parkinson ’s and Neurodegenerative Disease Registries ($3  million General Fund).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Medi-Cal Telehealth Proposal

May 13, 2021 - For example, the delivery of telehealth services generally requires the purchase of communication technology platforms and could involve changes to providers ’ electronic health record systems. In ‑person health care services, on the other hand, require the purchasing or leasing and maintenance of a facility of the size needed to accommodate in ‑person visits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4430

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2025-26 Budget: Health Care Access and Information

Feb 20, 2025 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4979

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/2