Impact of COVID-19 on Health Care Access

May 7, 2021 - These trends are: (1)  changes in how many Californians have health care coverage, (2)  how health care employment has changed, (3)  how health care utilization patterns have changed, and (4)  to what extent Californians have reported delaying or foregoing health care.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4426

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Medi-Cal Budget

Feb 16, 2021 - As shown in Figure  2 , $4. 4  b illion of the $5. 9  b illion in General Fund growth in 2021 ‑ 22 r eflects technical adjustments to the Medi ‑Cal budget. The remaining $1. 5  b illion reflect new policy proposals from the Governor.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4373

The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - At the time of this report, DDS was working to complete Stage 2 of the PAL process, or the Alternatives Analysis. Stage 2 requires the department to conduct market research on which IT solution could meet the project ’s desired outcomes, as well as develop a financial analysis for the recommended solution.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - Major Spending Choices Figure  2 displays the major budgetary decisions that the Governor made in allocating state and federal money, totaling $85  billion. It includes (1)  the General Fund surplus, (2)  school and community college spending, (3)  the American Rescue Plan (ARP) fiscal relief funds, and (4)  ARP capital projects funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

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

Feb 5, 2025 - Figure  4 shows the multiyear expenditure plan for BHCIP as of the Governor ’s 2025 ‑26 budget (after accounting for the reduction). Figure 4 Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program: Multiyear Funding Plan General Fund (In Millions)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - Figure 4 Many Service Providers Not Yet in Full Compliance With HCBS Final Rule As of October 1, 2021 Service Type
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Health

Oct 22, 2021 - The spending plan provides $200,000 General Fund ($550,000 total funds) for the first half year of implementation in 2021 ‑22, and $2  million General Fund ($4  million total funds) on an ongoing annual basis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4465

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

Nov 9, 2021 - Figure 2 Main Medi ‑Cal Eligibility Pathways Among Department of Developmental Services Consumers 2019 ‑20 100% a Other includes current and former foster youth under age 26. Counties Manage Medi ‑Cal Enrollment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4471

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Crosscutting Issues

Apr 5, 2022 - A changing climate presents California with five key climate hazards: (1)  higher temperatures and extreme heat events, (2)  more severe wildfires, (3)  more frequent and intense droughts, (4)  flooding due to extreme precipitation events, and (5)  coastal flooding and erosion from sea ‑level rise.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4575

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Health

Oct 24, 2022 - Updates include (1)  a delay from January  1,  2023 to July 1, 2023 for the transition of intermediate care facilities for the developmentally disabled into managed care, (2)  the transition of most remaining fee-for-service populations to managed care in January 2023, (3)  the coverage of medications as part of the 90-day prerelease services for justice-involved populations, and (4)  replacing funding for designated state health programs with General Fund.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4642