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

Feb 17, 2021 - For example, schools can ( 1)  d irectly hire behavioral health professionals to provide services; ( 2)  c ontract with other entities, including county behavioral health departments, to provide behavioral health services on ‑site; or ( 3)  e lect to establish a health center or clinic on ‑site, at which behavioral health services may be provided.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4377

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 Spending Plan: Health

Oct 22, 2021 - Testing — $625.2  million to support the state ’s Valencia Branch Lab, specimen collection at state testing sites run by OptumServe, specimen transportation, and other related testing activities. Vaccinations — $295.2  million to distribute and administer vaccines.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4465

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

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

Mar 10, 2022 - However, as discussed earlier, how several augmentations within the proposed package would fit within the structure of existing workforce de velopment programs is unclear. Accordingly, new workforce development programs may need to be created to administer some of the funding in this proposed package.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4572

The 2025-26 Budget: Health Care Access and Information

Feb 20, 2025 - At the time, HCAI indicated that it could defer these funds because construction of the new insulin product will instead occur at an existing site in Virginia. According to HCAI, a forthcoming report to the Legislature will further examine the feasibility of the state engaging more directly in drug manufacturing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4979

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

Feb 5, 2025 - This approach may create a significant challenge for small and disadvantaged applicants and may be limiting the program ’s success in siting the hardest ‑to ‑build facilities. Oversight of BHCIP Needed to Maximize Success of Proposition  1 Bond.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

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

Feb 10, 2022 - Expand the capacity of existing TBI sites and stand up new TBI sites. 5 HCBS Navigation Language Access and Cultural Competencies Orientations and Translations. Provide funds to translate Department of Developmental Services (DDS) documents, coordinate and streamline interpretation and translation services, and ensure culturally appropriate translations. $46 CalBridge Behavioral Health Pilot Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4524

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

Mar 3, 2022 - If bridge housing is targeted at individuals experiencing homelessness who also have behavioral health disorders, then it may also include the provision of behavioral health services on ‑site. Bridge Housing and Recent State Investments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4569

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

Nov 9, 2021 - In addition, county eligibility workers can be placed off ‑site (such as at a hospital) or make off ‑site visits to assist applicants. Via Covered California, certain organizations —including nonprofit community organizations —can become Certified Application Entities or Certified Enrollment Entities with certified counselors.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471