The 2022-23 Budget: Health Care Access and Affordability

Feb 23, 2022 - On January 10, 2022, Covered California released a report with various options for cost‑sharing reductions to improve affordability for silver plans purchased through Covered California in response to AB 133’s reporting requirement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4560

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Health

Oct 22, 2021 - The costs of these changes in 2021 ‑22 are projected to be $25  million General Fund ($32  million total funds). Ends Rate Reduction for Complex Rehabilitation Technology. Complex rehabilitation technology is a type of durable medical equipment that is individually configured to meet individuals ’ mobility and other daily living needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4465

The 2021-22 Budget: Overview of the Governor's Budget

Jan 10, 2021 - The Governor proposes $11.7  million one-time General Fund to trial courts for the implementation of the Tenant, Homeowner, and Small Landlord Relief and Stabilization Act of 2020 (Chapter  37 of 2020 [AB  3088, Chiu]).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4309

The 2020-21 Spending Plan: Health Budget and Policy

Oct 15, 2020 - The spending plan includes $32  million from the General Fund for projects to improve infrastructure safety. This includes (1) $26.7  million to repair three deteriorating roofs at Napa, Metropolitan, and Patton State Hospitals and (2) $5.3  million (growing to $15.4  million by 2024 ‑25) to mitigate ligature risk at state hospital facilities.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4281

The 2020-21 Budget: Re-Envisioning Medi-Cal—The CalAIM Proposal

Feb 28, 2020 - Figure 6 Federal and State Standards Are Likely at Least Partially Deemable Through NCQA Accreditation Category NCQA Standard Likely Meets or Exceeds State and Federal Standards for: Examples of Standards Met Examples of Standards Not Met Member Experience and Communications 13 out of 27 standards Language and translation services Up ‑to ‑date provider handbooks Guidance on obtaining OON
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4185

The 2020-21 Budget: Analysis of the Department of State Hospitals Budget

Feb 11, 2020 - The Governor ’s budget proposes several changes to the way treatment teams and primary care units are staffed at state hospitals, and requests $ 32  m illion (General Fund) and 80. 9 p ositions to implement these changes in 2020 ‑21.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4154

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

Feb 25, 2019 - Chapter   3 o f 2016 (AB X2 1, Thurmond), called for the study. DDS was provided $ 3  m illion from the General Fund to hire a contractor to conduct the study. In anticipation of the release of the findings and recommendations from the rate study, we have compiled some background information and issues for the Legislature to consider when the study is released.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3952