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May Revision to California 2023/24 Proposed Budget
On May 12, 2023, Governor Gavin Newsom released the highly anticipated May Revision to California's proposed budget for 2023-24. This revised budget showcases notable changes and investments that aim to address critical issues faced by the state. Of particular significance are the updates related to the Behavioral Health Continuum. These updates reflect California's commitment to improving mental health services and infrastructure, ensuring that individuals, especially children and youth, have access to the support they need to thrive.
DHCS Expands Scope of Data Use Agreement for California Schools
California schools looking to improve their outreach efforts for Medi-Cal beneficiaries may want to consider signing the updated Data Use Agreement (DUA) recently released by the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). The updated DUA allows schools to use eligibility data to inform their outreach efforts, and can help schools better target their outreach efforts and connect with eligible beneficiaries. However, there are a few nuances to consider before signing the updated DUA. In this article, we explore the key considerations for schools and provide guidance on completing the updated DUA.
Enacted 2021/22 State Budget
On July 9, the 2021/22 California Budget was passed and signed. In it, the proposed budget request submitted by DHCS back in April, specific to the LEA program expansion was include…
Revised 2021/22 State Budget Proposal Summary
As anticipated, this month, Governor Newsom released his proposed May Revised Budget Summary for FY 2021/22. In this revision, the initiatives specific to the Medi-Cal program, such as…
California Proposed 2021/22 Budget Summary
On Friday, January 15, DHCS released PPL 20-001. The purpose of this Policy and Procedure Letter is to provide guidance on the reimbursement requirements for participation fees related to…