The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Notably, H.R. 1 exempts certain groups from these new eligibility requirements, including individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability that significantly impairs their ability to perform one or more activities of daily living, as well as family caregivers of disabled individuals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 15, 2023 - This  is most evident in the rate for Independent Living Services, which assumes staffing costs equivalent to Supported Living Services despite the former being a much more intensive service model. In addition, we have heard concerns about the lack of ongoing inflation adjustments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4683

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - For example, in 2020 ‑21, all but one RC spent more (on average, 23  percent more) on white consumers living with their parents than on Latinos consumers living with their parents. Every RC spent more (on average, 61  percent more) on independent or supported living services for white consumers living on their own relative to Latino consumers in similar situations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

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

May 13, 2021 - With the exception of one discrete related budget item involving the establishment of a new Medi ‑Cal benefit, the proposal is not accompanied by budget requests for additional funding. (The administration assumes the implementation of the package of policy changes would be cost neutral.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4430

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - This section focuses on (1)  new community engagement requirements, (2)  the new six ‑month renewal requirement, and (3)  changes that eliminate federally funded full ‑scope (comprehensive) Medi ‑Cal coverage for certain immigrant groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 13, 2024 - DDS reports that adult Hispanic/Latino consumers are more likely than white consumers to live at home and thus consume fewer residential services. While  this could be one contributing factor to lower spending levels for Hispanic/Latino consumers, the circumstances of living at home could mask service needs that are not being met.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4837

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

Feb 10, 2022 - Provide medical and supportive services to individuals residing in permanent supportive housing and congregate care settings. 298 Eliminating Assisted Living Waiver Waitlist. 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.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4524

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 24, 2022 - For this reason, the BHBH program focuses specifically on addressing immediate needs in existing facilities (such as assisted living and senior care facilities) or facilities that are relatively inexpensive and quick to build (such as tiny home villages).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4642

Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Bond to Fund Behavioral Health Facilities and Veterans Housing

Aug 17, 2023 - Local entities ’ capacity to fund such new ongoing costs is unclear and calls into question the state ’s ability to preserve these units in the long term. The Legislature may wish to ask the administration for its perspective on the local capacity to fund these new ongoing costs and what oversight of services and maintenance would be provided.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

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

Mar 6, 2025 - Nursing facility transition to a home Services provided to assist beneficiaries transitioning from nursing facility care to home settings in which they are responsible for living expenses. Personal care and homemaker services Services provided to assist beneficiaries with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, housecleaning, and grocery shopping.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003