Analysis of California’s Physician-Supervision Requirement for Certified Nurse Midwives

Mar 11, 2020 - As such, removing this requirement could encourage greater access to services in these settings, and in doing so give expectant mothers more options as alternatives to delivering in a hospital setting.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4197

The 2025-26 Budget: MCO Tax and Proposition 35

Feb 26, 2025 - For example, in recent years, the General Fund has backfilled parts of Proposition  56 (2016) —another ballot measure that funds Medi-Cal provider rate increases (see nearby box for more detail). With so many fiscal uncertainties at play, it will be important for DHCS to structure MCO tax-funded augmentations in ways that preserve fiscal flexibility.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4992

The 2018-19 Budget: Analysis of the Health and Human Services Budget

Feb 16, 2018 - STRTPs are expected to replace group homes as the permissible placement setting for children who can not safely and stably be placed in home ‑based family settings, providing a similar level of supervision as group homes, but with expanded services and supports.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3757

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: Equity Considerations

Mar 12, 2021 - Medi ‑Cal exclusively serves low ‑income individuals. As Figure  2, shows, Medi ‑Cal beneficiaries generally suffer worse health outcomes than non ‑Medi ‑Cal beneficiaries. Therefore, if CalAIM is successful in improving the health of even a subset of Medi ‑Cal beneficiaries, the health disparities between low ‑ and high ‑income state residents could narrow.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4402

The 2021-22 Budget: Behavioral Health: Continuum Infrastructure Funding Proposal

Feb 17, 2021 - When an individual is experiencing a severe mental health crisis, a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) can be a valuable setting in which to provide treatment. CSUs generally are small inpatient facilities for people experiencing a severe mental health crisis whose needs cannot be met safely in residential settings.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4379

Climate Change Impacts Across California - Health

Apr 5, 2022 - Given the role the Legislature plays in setting policies for managed health care plans, it can help ensure the impacts of climate change are adequately incorporated in those policies. For  example, the Legislature currently provides input on what data the plans must make available to state regulators.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4580

The 2021-22 Budget: CalAIM: The Overarching Issues

Feb 9, 2021 - CalAIM also presents an opportunity for the state to draw down additional federal funding through Medi ‑Cal for ( 1)  s ervices provided in settings previously ineligible for federal reimbursement through the SMI/SED demonstration opportunity, and ( 2)  s ervices provided to beneficiaries without a covered diagnosis.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4357

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

May 5, 2021 - While the true number is uncertain, estimates show there likely are somewhat more than one million undocumented immigrants over age 25 living in the state who are income-eligible for Medi-Cal. Of these, nearly 900,000 already are enrolled in restricted-scope Medi-Cal coverage.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4423

An Update on the Public Health Laboratory System After the Pandemic

Jun 12, 2025 - Once local public health laboratories receive test results from commercial laboratories they may perform higher-complexity tests to further characterize the disea se and help inform other public health agencies.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5056

The 2019-20 Budget: Analysis of the Department of Developmental Services Budget

Feb 25, 2019 - Rates are primarily set in the following various ways: Statute Sets Certain Rates. Rates for supported employment and work activity programs are set in statute. DDS Sets Some Rates. Some vendor rates are set by DDS.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952