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

Nov 9, 2021 - Making Medi ‑Cal enrollment a requirement could discourage families from seeking RC ‑coordinated services in the first place or from accessing all of the RC ‑coordinated services for which the consumer is authorized.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Most hospitals get more money back from this arrangement than they pay in fees. That said, some hospitals, particularly those that primarily provide care to non ‑Medi ‑Cal patients, incur net costs as a result of the fee program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

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https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

Enhancing Federal Financial Participation for Consumers Served by the Department of Developmental Services—An Interim Update

Apr 19, 2021 - Making Medi-Cal enrollment a requirement could discourage families from seeking RC-coordinated services in the first place or from accessing all of the RC-coordinated services for which the consumer is authorized.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4415

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

Mar 3, 2022 - In  turn, this can make it more difficult for an individual to escape homelessness as their behavioral health issues make it even more challenging to maintain housing stability. Accordingly, these individuals particularly benefit from a more comprehensive approach to care that includes housing supports paired with behavioral health services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4569

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 13, 2025 - The reason for the reduction is the recent voter approval of Proposition  35 (2024), which requires the state to spend less MCO tax money on offsetting General Fund spending and more money on provider rate increases.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4951

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - Moreover, many existing structures were built to different standards than are commonplace today, making them less resilient to the effects of climate change. For instance, many older homes were built with features —such as wood shake roofs, cedar siding, or single ‑paned windows —that make them more vulnerable to igniting during wildfires.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

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

Feb 10, 2022 - The 2022-23 Budget: Update on Home- and Community- Based Services Spending Plan The 2022-23 Budget Update on Home- and Community-Based Services Spending Plan Summary. As a part of the 2021 ‑22 budget, the state was required to submit a package of home ‑ and community ‑based services (HCBS) enhancements —known as the HCBS spending plan —to the
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4524

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

Aug 17, 2023 - In  turn, this can make it more difficult for an individual to exit homelessness as their behavioral health issues make it even more challenging to maintain housing stability. Accordingly, these individuals could particularly benefit from a more comprehensive approach to care that includes housing supports paired with behavioral health services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790