The 2026-27 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 13, 2026 - Notably, H.R. 1 exempts certain groups from these new eligibility requirements, including individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability that significantly impairs their ability to perform one or more activities of daily living, as well as family caregivers of disabled individuals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5157

The 2023-24 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Feb 15, 2023 - This  is most evident in the rate for Independent Living Services, which assumes staffing costs equivalent to Supported Living Services despite the former being a much more intensive service model. In addition, we have heard concerns about the lack of ongoing inflation adjustments.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4683

The 2022-23 Budget: Department of Developmental Services

Mar 29, 2022 - For example, in 2020 ‑21, all but one RC spent more (on average, 23  percent more) on white consumers living with their parents than on Latinos consumers living with their parents. Every RC spent more (on average, 61  percent more) on independent or supported living services for white consumers living on their own relative to Latino consumers in similar situations.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4577

Federal COVID-19 Response Actions Affecting Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

Apr 16, 2020 - This new benefit will be administered by the state Employment Development Department. (For more information on new federal unemployment benefits, see our other post .) It is our understanding that so long as individuals, including IHSS parent and spouse providers, meet the aforementioned program requirements they are eligible for PUA benefits.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4221

The 2017-18 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 24, 2017 - New Method for Estimating DC Costs. The DDS implemented a new method for estimating 2017 ‑18 costs at DCs, now accounting for the base level of staffing required regardless of how many residents live at the DC and basing costs on the number and type of residential units needed at each DC (as opposed to simply the total number of DC residents).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3581

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of the Governor’s Medi-Cal Telehealth Proposal

May 13, 2021 - With the exception of one discrete related budget item involving the establishment of a new Medi ‑Cal benefit, the proposal is not accompanied by budget requests for additional funding. (The administration assumes the implementation of the package of policy changes would be cost neutral.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4430

Improving Access to Dental Services for Individuals With Developmental Disabilities

Sep 27, 2018 - Independent Living Services (ILS) or Supported Living Services (SLS). Nearly 10  p ercent of DDS consumers live on their own, in a home or apartment they rent or own, and receive ILS or SLS. (ILS can also be provided to someone who lives in his or her family ’s home.)
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3884

The 2019-20 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 14, 2019 - Even though LCFF was a key reform initiated by the prior administration, the new administration continues to fund it. The largest Proposition  98 augmentation in the Governor ’s budget is $ 2  b illion for LCFF, which covers a 3. 46  p ercent cost ‑of ‑living adjustment.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3916

The 2018-19 Budget: The Administration's Proposition 55 Estimates in the May Revision

May 22, 2018 - This post updates the analysis described in The 2018‑19 Budget: The Administration’s Proposition 55 Estimates based on the administration’s new revenue projections, spending estimates, and budget proposals in the May Revision.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3844

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

Feb 10, 2022 - Provide medical and supportive services to individuals residing in permanent supportive housing and congregate care settings. 298 Eliminating Assisted Living Waiver Waitlist. Eliminate Assisted Living Waiver waitlist by increasing waiver slots by 7,000. 255 Services: Enhancing HCBS Capacity and Models of Care Developmental Services Rate Model Implementation.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4524