The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of CalAIM Financing Issues

Feb 16, 2021 - …But Also Would Produce Different Winners and Losers … Moving to regional rates very likely would result in different winners and losers than under today ’s system. Under the current system, plans can be penalized if their costs are higher than other plans operating within their county .
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4374

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: New Directions for Services for Seniors and Persons With Disabilities

Mar 15, 2021 - How will the state measure progress and assess whether it is on track to implement MLTSS by 2027? What steps could the state take to strengthen coordination or integration between managed care and LTSS programs carved ‑out of MLTSS (IHSS and MSSP)?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4404

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Given that the department has made progress in planning LOIS, it is generally reasonable to continue the PAL process, particularly in light of the administration ’s success in securing enhanced federal funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - In addition, the 2021 ‑22 budget provided HCAI  with $60  million General Fund to support the Song ‑Brown Program, intended to increase the number of primary care providers statewide by funding primary care residency training slots.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

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

Feb 5, 2025 - Building California’s Behavioral Health Infrastructure: Progress Update and Opportunities for the Proposition 1 Bond Executive Summary Program Is Building Wide Variety of Much Needed Behavioral Health Infrastructure.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2022-23 Budget: Update on Home- and Community- Based Services Spending Plan

Feb 10, 2022 - Eliminate Assisted Living Waiver waitlist by increasing waiver slots by 7,000. 255 Services: Enhancing HCBS Capacity and Models of Care Developmental Services Rate Model Implementation. Implement rate models recommended by the 2019 Rate Study. $1,260 b Social Recreation and Camp Services for Regional Center Consumers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4524

The 2022-23 Budget: Public Health Foundational Support

Feb 16, 2022 - However, whether all 61 local plans will define categories similarly or use consistent methods to measure progress is unclear. Plan Does Not Address Coordination of State and Local Public Health Messaging.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4544

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - The department does not anticipate these reductions will impact the progress made on the IST waitlist to date. Other Updates to IST Waitlist Solutions Funding. Aside from the ongoing reductions to the IST waitlist solutions funding, the spending plan also reduces funding for other IST-related programs by $119  million in 2025-26, $118  million in 2026-27, and $51  million in
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: Equity Considerations

Mar 12, 2021 - Evaluation and Oversight Issues Unclear How Progress in Improving Equity Would Be Measured and Evaluated. By improving health outcomes for many of the state ’s highest ‑risk, highest ‑need residents, CalAIM is intended to promote health equity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4402

The 2025-26 Budget: MCO Tax and Proposition 35

Feb 26, 2025 - To this end, the Legislature likely will want to keep apprised of the administration ’s progress, ensuring that implementation is both thoughtful and timely. How Will the Department Structure the Augmentations?
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4992