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

Feb 5, 2025 - The shortage of mental health services is more severe for young adults, with 34  percent of individuals aged 18 through 25 having a mental illness in 2021 ‑2022 and less than two ‑thirds of young adults with mental illness receiving services  in 2022.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4954

Estimated Cost of Expanding Full-Scope Medi-Cal Coverage to All Otherwise-Eligible Californians Regardless of Immigration Status

May 5, 2021 - Using data from the full-scope expansion for undocumented young adults ages 19 through 25, we estimate that the availability of full-scope coverage increased enrollment among undocumented young adults by about 7  percent above what it would have been if only restricted-scope coverage had been available.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4423

The 2026-27 Budget: Medi-Cal Analysis

Mar 2, 2026 - Individuals must generally work, study, or volunteer at least 80  hours per month, or meet an earnings threshold (about $580 per month, equivalent to 80 hours at the federal minimum wage) unless they qualify for certain exemptions (such as having young children or being medically frail).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5146

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - Having the ratio in statute provides a benchmark the Legislature can use in its oversight of DDS, particularly given that the administration believes these smaller caseloads will improve the quality of RC service and outcomes for young children.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

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

Feb 16, 2023 - Federal reimbursement is contingent on meeting a series of milestones that include licensing and increased oversight of participating hospitals and residential settings, the expansion of care coordination and community treatment opportunities for individuals with acute mental health needs, increased acces s to a full continuum of care including crisis stabilization, and early identification and engagement of adolescents and young adults with behavioral health needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4689

Issues That Could Impact Californians' Health Care Coverage in 2023 and Beyond

Dec 16, 2022 - However, many undocumented young adults who have turned 26 since March  2020 have remained in Medi ‑Cal due to the continuous coverage requirement. These undocumented residents, who are now 26 or older, could temporarily lose Medi ‑Cal eligibility between the end of the PHE and January 1, 2024.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4654