The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 10, 2023 - In addition to the shift in 2022 ‑23 funding, the Governor proposes to delay $250  million of funding for bridge housing previously budgeted in 2023 ‑24 to 2024 ‑25. Federal Match for Designated State Health Programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4675

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - In 2023, the Legislature codified several efforts to make processes across RCs more consistent in order to improve access to services statewide (Chapter  192 of 2023 [S B  138 , Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review]).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

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

Oct 24, 2025 - H.R.  1 prohibits federal Medicaid payments to certain nonprofit entities that provide abortions and that received at least $800,000 in Medicaid payments in 2023. These entities cannot receive federal Medicaid funds for any health care services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 23, 2023 - The waiver —which is contingent on federal approval —is for a five-year demonstration that will, if approved, allow the state to receive federal matching funds for short-term stays in institutions for mental disease.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4810

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

Feb 16, 2023 - Opportunity to Receive Federal Match for Short ‑Term Stays in Institutions for Mental Disease (IMDs). In 2018, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released guidance that allowed states to request a waiver to receive federal reimbursement (a federal share of cost) for services provided during short ‑term stays at residential treatment facilities that are considered IMDs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4689

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Major Behavioral Health Proposals

Mar 3, 2022 - Local Match Requirement. The amounts that local entities will be required to provide as the match for BH ‑CIP funding vary by applicant type. Specifically, (1)  tribal entities will be required to provide a 5  percent match; (2)  counties, cities, and nonprofits will be required to provide a 10  percent match; and (3)  for
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4569

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

Mar 6, 2025 - The state received approval under the waiver to provide $1.85  billion in total funds (incorporating the federal match) for the PATH initiative. PATH consists of multiple initiatives intended to build up the capacity and infrastructure of CalAIM providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003

The 2023-24 Budget: Health Workforce Budget Solutions

Feb 21, 2023 - The composition of many health occupations does not match the demographics of the state. For example, relative to their share of California ’s population, Latinos are underrepresented among physicians, nurses, and many other providers, but overrepresented among certain health support occupations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4691

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

Aug 17, 2023 - Based on data provided by CalVet in March  2023, the department has lent $364  million to veterans for home purchases. There is $636  million in bond authority remaining and the next release of funding is anticipated in fall 2023.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

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

Feb 5, 2025 - Beginning in 2023 ‑24, the state was facing General Fund budget shortfalls. As  a part of addressing those budget problems, a portion of funding for BHCIP was delayed in 2023 ‑24. Later, in the 2024 ‑25 budget, program funding was reduced by $451  million General Fund, leaving $1.8  billion in funding remaining.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954