Mental Health Services Act: Proposed Change in Mental Health Services Oversight and Accountability Commission’s Role

Jul 13, 2023 - Rather, the commission ’s authority in this regard would be limited mainly to administering grants authorized by the MHSA, such as grants to fund partnerships between educational and county mental health entities as prescribed under the Mental Health Student Services Act.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4781

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - The two provider taxes are not permanent in federal law, however—periodic federal approval is still required to draw down federal funds. The two measures also include rules around how to structure the taxes and spend their associated revenues.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - The department stated that, although more time is still needed for planning and that a fully operational LOIS IT system is still a few years out, it intends to begin early preparations with RCs to make the eventual transition process smoother.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - Compounding this uncertainty, the full fiscal and programmatic implications of H.R. 1 are still emerging as the federal government releases its guidance. With so many moving pieces, and the s tate ’s overall fiscal situation still heading in the wrong direction, the Legislature may need to continue considering its Medi ‑Cal priorities in the coming years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 16, 2025 - (Medi-Cal will still cover GLP-1s that treat diabetes, such as Ozempic, as required under federal law.) This action is estimated to s ave $85  million General Fund in 2025-26, with savings rising to $790  million General Fund by 2028-29.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5075

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Magnitude of Costs Is Still Emerging. Though county costs from H.R.  1 are likely, the total effect across the state is uncertain. Counties and other stakeholders were still reviewing H.R.  1 ’s provisions and potential effects when we spoke to them earlier this year.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2022-23 Budget: Public Health Foundational Support

Feb 16, 2022 - Budget bill language, on the other hand, provides only limited detail and concerns appropriations made over the single budget year, meaning the $300  million still would be in question in the next budget cycle.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4544

The 2025-26 Budget: MCO Tax and Proposition 35

Feb 26, 2025 - Recent experience has shown that, once structured and enacted, rate increases can still take time to make their way to providers. This is particularly true for provider payments directed through the managed care system.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4992

Mental Health Services Act: LAO Update: The Governor's Revised Behavioral Health Modernization Proposal

Aug 21, 2023 - Finally, while the revised proposal would provide the MHSOAC with more authority relative to the initial proposal, we find that it still would reduce the commission’s current authority and role as an independent oversight agency for MHSA implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4792

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

Feb 5, 2025 - Some medications, including buprenorphine, can be prescribed by a wide range of practitioners and used to treat opioid use disorder with relatively little supervision in either a home or outpatient setting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954