The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - This interaction could be difficult to navigate for beneficiaries and complicate administration of the program, especially given that existing policies (such as the full ‑scope enrollment freeze and premium requirements) already apply differently across immigrant groups.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of the Care Economy Workforce Development Package

Mar 10, 2022 - Some Evidence for Existing Shortage of Certain Care Economy Providers, Especially Within Certain Geographic Regions. There is some evidence that California is experiencing a shortage of certain care economy providers.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - Once local public health laboratories receive test results from commercial laboratories they may perform higher-complexity tests to further characterize the disea se and help inform other public health agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Another key area of focus for H.R.  1 is adults enrolled in Medicaid, especially those without children. From a fiscal perspective, childless adults are among the most expensive population for the federal government because of the relatively high federal share of cost (90  percent).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2021-22 Budget: LAO Preliminary Comments on the May Revision Medi-Cal Budget

May 21, 2021 - The service, which would be provided by a contracted vendor, would serve as a centralized data repository and portal whereby users could obtain administrative and clinical services data on Medi ‑Cal recipients (de ‑identified, as necessary).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4436

The 2021-22 Budget: Behavioral Health: Medi-Cal Student Services Funding Proposal

Feb 17, 2021 - Managed care plans would have to consider whether the amount of the incentive payments is significant enough for them to change their current practices and establish the de sired partnerships. The Legislature may wish to ask the administration for further details on ( 1)  h ow the amount in incentive payments proposal was determined and ( 2)  w hat analysis the administration
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4377

The 2024-25 Budget: Department of Health Care Access and Information

Feb 27, 2024 - According to the department, applications were evaluated based on a point system, with higher points awarded to hospitals with worse cash situations, lower profit margins, stronger plans to turnaround their financial situation, and greater service de livery to underserved communities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4860

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

Jul 13, 2023 - At a recent budget hearing, when asked if there was a problem that the Governor ’s proposal was intended to address with the reorganization, the administration responded that there is not a problem per se, but an opportunity to better coordinate the state ’s multiple behavioral health initiatives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4781

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

Mar 6, 2025 - These POFs are intended to direct the benefit to members who would especially benefit from personalized care coordination, such as individuals at risk for avoidable hospitalization or emergency department utilization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5003

Mental Health Services Act: Revenue Volatility and the Governor’s Proposal to Reduce Allowable County Reserves

Jul 13, 2023 - While a reasonable reserve policy may not fully cover revenue declines that occur during severe recessions, the substantial volatility of MHSA revenue suggests that the reserve policy should be especially robust.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4780