The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - New Home Equity Limit. California asset limit policies historically disregarded someone ’s primary residence and vehicle from the calculation. Under H.R. 1, California will now need to include a home equity limit of $1  million for certain members accessing long ‑term care beginning January 2028.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - For the period spanning from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027, providers can earn the quality incentive portion of the rate models by completing surveys about workforce capacity and service delivery.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

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

Oct 24, 2025 - The new requirement will only apply to childless adults earning more than 100  percent of the federal poverty limit. Certain services, such as primary care and behavioral health care, are excluded from the  requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Individuals must generally work, study, or volunteer at least 80  hours per month, or meet an earnings threshold (about $580 per month, equivalent to 80 hours at the federal minimum wage) unless they qualify for certain exemptions (such as having young children or being medically frail).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

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

Nov 9, 2021 - RC Service Coordinators Work Directly With Families. RC service coordinators work directly with consumers and their families to facilitate waiver enrollment with support from QIDPs. The service coordinator typically is responsible for ensuring the family has reviewed and signed the DDS choice form.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - Currently, about 3,800 consumers who are working earn less than minimum wage. About 3,600 of these consumers are served in work activity programs (WAPs), where they earn a wage based on their specific level of productivity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook [Publication Details]

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The 2024-25 Budget: The MCO Tax Package at May Revision

May 22, 2024 - This is because DHCS did not include revenue MCOs earn from the federal Medicare program in its calculation of the limit. DHCS says it recently learned in discussions with federal administrators that including Medicare revenue in the calculation is allowable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4905

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis [Publication Details]

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Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Similarly, rural communities that are at greater risk of experiencing water shortages due to droughts tend to be home to large proportions of households with residents of color and who earn lower incomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575