The 2021-22 Budget: Department of Developmental Services (DDS) May Revision Budget Proposal

May 24, 2021 - DDS System Still Faces Challenges Today That Could Affect the Success of a Performance Incentives Program. While the pandemic demonstrated that the DDS system could be somewhat nimble in responding to consumers ’ needs, some of the same challenges facing the department in 2020 exist today.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4438

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

Oct 24, 2025 - Though current law generally will require this new tax to be much smaller, there is a way the state could maintain a similar level of revenue as today (before the required reduction in the revenue limit under federal law).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5083

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - The APD process allows the state to request a 90  percent match in federal funding (rather than California ’s standard 50  percent match) to design, develop, and install IT systems that enable the state to more efficiently administer Medicaid benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

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

Feb 16, 2023 - Yes A multidisciplinary team delivers services and support directly to justice ‑involved beneficiaries in their community. Yes Coordinated Specialty Care for First Episode Psychosis An early intervention approach aimed at treating individuals following an initial psychotic episode.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4689

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Fiscal Outlook

Nov 19, 2025 - Under H.R. 1, the federal match for these services will decrease from 90  percent to 50  percent for certain undocumented adults, requiring a backfill from the General Fund to maintain existing services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5092

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

Nov 9, 2021 - In 2010, 74 p ercent of consumers were enrolled in Medi ‑Cal, whereas today, 79 p ercent are enrolled. Among children, enrollment has increased by more than 10 p ercentage points since 2010, from 59 p ercent to 71 p ercent.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

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

Aug 17, 2023 - In addition, the RAND researchers identified other factors that could reduce the estimated shortfall over time —notably, the availability of mobile crisis response teams, which are being implemented as a Medi-Cal benefit.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4790

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

Feb 10, 2023 - Federal Match for Designated State Health Programs. In late January 2023, the Department of Health Care Services received federal waiver approval allowing the state to claim federal matching funds for certain existing programs that would otherwise be funded solely with state funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4675

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 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: Equity Considerations

Mar 12, 2021 - Infrastructure improvements include the formation of care coordination and outreach teams, the execution of multiagency data ‑sharing agreements, and the establishment of incentive payments to improve local service delivery.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4402