The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals

Feb 16, 2023 - Statewide Demonstration Components Required to Receive CMS Approval . The Governor ’s budget proposes the following state activities to meet the requirements to receive CMS approval of the demonstration waiver.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4689

The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Developmental Services (DDS) May Revision Budget Proposal

May 24, 2021 - Guidance was issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on May 13 and directed states to submit their spending plans to CMS by June 12. The Legislature might consider whether this new source of federal funding could be used to support one-time efforts to plan the performance incentives program and to overhaul DDS ’ data system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4438

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the final rule is intended to increase transparency and accountability, standardize data and monitoring, and create opportunities for states to promote active beneficiary engagement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

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

Oct 24, 2025 - The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) previously adopted two rules intended to streamline eligibility and enrollment processes, such as by verifying income and assets using electronic data.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083